SSC
INDIAN HISTORY
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Samudragupta
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Chandragupta
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Kumargupta
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Skandagupta
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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: -The most detailed and authentic record of Samudragupta’s reign is preserved in the Prayaga Prasasti/Allahabad pillar inscription, composed by his court poet Harisena. Samudragupta’s military campaigns justify the description of him as the Napoleon of India by V.A. Smith.
Detailed explanation-3: -Samudragupta was the son of Chandragupta I and the second ruler of the Gupta dynasty. He was also known as the Indian Napoleon for his great conquests.