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Which Gupta ruler is famously referred to as the 'Napoleon of India'?

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

Answer options

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Skandagupta

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Samudragupta

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Samudragupta šŸ“š Explanation: Samudragupta was the second emperor of the Gupta dynasty and is renowned for his extensive military conquests across North and South India. His achievements are recorded in the 'Prayag Prashasti' (Allahabad Pillar Inscription) composed by his court poet Harisena. He followed a policy of 'Digvijaya' in the North and 'Grahana-Moksha-Anugraha' in the South.