Question

Write about the conquests of Samudragupta.

Answer 1

The later Allahabad Pillar inscription, a panegyric written by Samudragupta's minister and military officer Harishena, credits him with extensive conquests. It gives the most detailed account of Samudragupta's military conquests, listing them in mainly geographical and partly chronological order.

Father:

Chandragupta I

Reign:

c. 335/350-375 CE

Mother:

Kumaradevi

Answer 2

Conquests of Samudragupta:

According to Harisena's Allahabad Inscription about Samudragupta, his conquests are mentioned as the following: North Indian campaign, Conquests of forests kingdoms, South Indian campaigns, and Conquests on Border States.

Explanation:

Samudragupta is a renowned name in Indian history due to his military campaigns, conquests, and achievements. To establish a vast empire, he had to fight many wars. He pursued an expansion and attack strategy.

The Allahabad pillar, inscribed by Harisena is a credible source of knowledge about the conquests and virtues of Samudragupta. His conquests can be categorized into multiple segments such as North Indian campaign, Conquests of forests kingdoms, South Indian campaigns, Conquests on the Border States.

According to Allahabad pillar inscriptions, he participated in 29 wars in Deccan and South India on its own. He fought more than 75 times throughout his life and successfully remained undefeated, thus garnering the name "Napoleon of India".