GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ was called the Indian Napoleon.
A
Skandagupta
B
Chandragupta II
C
Chandragupta Maurya
D
Samudragupta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Samudragupta is known as the Napoleon of India. A great warrior and an efficient administrator, he played a crucial role in the expansion of the Gupta Empire in India. He was referred to as the ‘Napoleon of India’ by historian AV Smith because he was a great conqueror who subdued prominent kingdoms and rulers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Samudragupta. Answer: (b) Samudragupta. Samudragupta, the ruler of the Gupta Empire is known as the Napoleon of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is option B as Samudragupta is known as the Napoleon of India because of his great conquests.

Detailed explanation-4: -Complete answer: Samudragupta ( 335−375 AD) is a Napoleon of India known from the Gupta dynasty.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sri Gupta founded the Gupta Empire c. 240-280 CE, and was succeeded by his son, Ghatotkacha, c. 280-319 CE, followed by Ghatotkacha’s son, Chandragupta, c. 319-335 CE.

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