Which emperor has been called 'Napoleon of India' ?

The 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.