HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Samudragupta
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Harshavardhana
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Chandragupta Maurya
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Ashoka
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Detailed explanation-1: -Samudragupta, the ruler of the Gupta Empire is known as the Napoleon of India.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Samudra Gupta, the king of the ancient Gupta dynasty, is known as an Indian Napoleon. Tippoo Sultan, the warrior of Karnataka (also known as the Tiger of Karnataka) was the ruler of Mysore and had close links with the Napoleon and there are many documents which show their friendship.
Detailed explanation-4: -Complete answer: Samudragupta ( 335−375 AD) is a Napoleon of India known from the Gupta dynasty.
Detailed explanation-5: -Samudragupta was defeated, captured, and later released by the kings of Palakkad, Kottura, and Avamukta. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.