Question

Who among the following is known as the Indian Napoleon?
A: Chandragupta Maurya
B: Samudragupta
C: Chandragupta Vikramadiya
D: Bindusara

Answer 1

Hint: The name ‘Napoleon of India’ was given by Historian A V Smith and this means ‘the great conqueror of India’.

Complete Step by Step Answer:
Option A: Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire who ruled from 321 BCE to 297 BCE.Chandragupta Maurya and his teacher Chanakya together built the largest empire in Indian subcontinent. Chandragupta Maurya was known as Sandrakottos. Hence this is an incorrect option.
Option B: Historian A V Smith called Samudragupta as the Napoleon of India because of his great conquest known as ‘Prayag Prashasti’. He has also been described as the hero of hundred battles. Samudragupta was the son of Chandragupta I and the second ruler of the Gupta dynasty. He was also known as the Indian Napoleon for his great conquests. According to his coins, he performed the ashvamedha sacrifice. He was also a good poet and musician. Hence this is the correct option.
Option C: Chandragupta II was one of the most powerful rulers of the Gupta empire. He was also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya. He issued Silver Coins and is well known for his contribution in art and architecture of India. Hence this is an incorrect option.
Option D: Bindusara was known as Amritraghata. He was the son of the founder of the Maurya dynasty, Chandragupta and father of Ashoka the great. Hence this answer is incorrect.
The correct answer is option B as Samudragupta is known as the Napoleon of India because of his great conquests.

Note: Napoleon Bonaparte who is also known as Napoleon I was famous for his great victory in a big part of Europe in the beginning of the 19th Century. He was a French leader and emperor.