Samudragupta has been given the title of Indian Napolean by the historian -

Options

A. Romila Thapar
B. V.A. Smith
C. R.C. Mazumdar
D. R.S. Sharma

Answer

B

Explanation

Samudragupta (335-375 AD) of the Gupta dynasty is known as the Napoleon of India. Historian A V Smith called him so because of his great military conquests known from the 'Prayag Prashati' written by his courtier and poet Harisena, who also describes him as the hero of a hundred battles.