Q133
Who is known as the Napoleon of India?
A.
Srigupta
B.
Chandragupta
C.
Samudragupta
AnswerD.
Devicharangupta
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Samudragupta (335-375 AD) of the Gupta dynasty is known as the Napoleon of India. Historian A V Smith called him so because of his great military conquests known from the 'Prayag Prashati' written by his courtier and poet Harisena, who also describes him as the hero of a hundred battles.