Samudragupta is famous for his extensive military conquests, which led Vincent Smith to call him the 'Indian Napoleon'. He was also known for his cultural pursuits, including music (depicted on coins playing the Veena), scholarship, and patronage of scholars like Harisena, author of the Prayag Prashasti (Allahabad Pillar inscription) detailing his campaigns. Association with Buddhist scholar Vasubandhu is also mentioned by some sources.
Identify the person from the following description : a. Founder of a great empire. b. Cultured, scholar and a poet. c. The famous poet Harisena was his court poet and Buddhist scholar Vasubandhu was in his court. d. Vincent Smith praises him as the 'Indian Napoleon'.
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Major Rulers: Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, Kumaragupta I, Skandagupta)
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