WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which emperor has been called ‘Napoleon of India’?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Asoka
  2. Kanishka
  3. Samudragupta
  4. Chandragupta II Vikramaditya

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Samudragupta

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C. Samudragupta 📚 Explanation: The second ruler of the Gupta dynasty, Samudragupta, was given the title "Napoleon of India" by the historian V.A. Smith. This was due to his extensive military conquests across the Indian subcontinent. He was a brilliant commander who was never defeated on the battlefield. His military power and the vast empire he built made him one of the most significant figures in ancient Indian history.