Multiple choice general knowledge history

Who among the following called himself as the ‘Second Alexander’

  1. Alauddin Khilji

  2. Samudragupta

  3. Chandragupta

  4. Kanishka

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Alauddin Khilji, the Delhi Sultanate ruler (1296-1316), adopted the title "Sikandar-i-Sani" meaning "The Second Alexander" to project his imperial ambitions and compare himself to Alexander the Great's conquests. Samudragupta was called "Indian Napoleon", Chandragupta founded the Mauryan Empire, and Kanishka was a Kushan ruler.