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Download Solution PDFWhich emperor has been called 'Napoleon of India' ?
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WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary Exam 2012 Official Paper (Held On 19th May 2013 Shift 1)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 3 : Samudragupta
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Samudragupta.
- Samudragupta is called the 'Napoleon of India'.
Key Points
- Samudragupta (335AD-380 AD):
- Samudragupta was the greatest king of the Gupta dynasty.
- The most detailed and authentic record of his reign is preserved in the Prayaga Prasasti/Allahabad pillar inscription which was composed by his court poet Harisena.
- His military campaigns justify the description of him as the Napoleon of India by V.A. Smith.
- He assumed titles such as Kaviraja Param Bhagavat Ashvamedha, parakrama Vikram Sarva-rajochchhetta.
Additional Information
- Harshavardhana is also known as Siladitya.
- Chandragupta Maurya was called Sandrocottus/Androcottus by Greek scholars.
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