Multiple choice general knowledge history

The Indian ruler known as the Napoleon of Indian was

  1. Ashoka

  2. Samudragupta

  3. Chandragupta Maurya

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Samudragupta (4th century CE) was called the 'Napoleon of India' by historian V. Smith because of his extensive military conquests that unified much of northern and southern India. Like Napoleon, he was a brilliant military strategist who vastly expanded his empire's territory. Ashoka and Chandragupta Maurya were great rulers but not associated with this title.

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