List the conquest of Samudrguta as mentioned in his prashasti
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a. Samudragupta was one of the greatest warriors in the Indian history referred as Napoleon of India because of the wars he waged. His military achievements were due to his war policies, which can be explained as follows:He adopted the policy of "Digvijaya" in the North, which meant the conquest and annexation of all territories.
b. In the South, his policy was "Dharma Vijaya" which meant conquest but not annexation.
c. The Allahabad pillar gives us information about his political and military achievements
d. It identified how he defeated confederacy of 12 kings, it also identifies ho frontier states like South Eastern Bengal, Kamrupa etc accepted his suzerainty and agreed to give him annual tribute
e. It also specifies how he established control over kingdom of Kanchipuram, he exterminated 9 north Indian states etc
f. These inscriptions identifies his military might and that how he emerged as an invincible ruler
g. He possessed a powerful navy in addition to his army.
h. He also adopted the policy of matrimonial alliances (marrying princess’ of other kingdoms for friendly relationships), which strengthened his empire.
i. He subjugated the forest Kingdoms and opened up the line of communication between the North and South.
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a. Samudragupta was one of the greatest warriors in the Indian history referred as Napoleon of India because of the wars he waged. His military achievements were due to his war policies, which can be explained as follows:He adopted the policy of "Digvijaya" in the North, which meant the conquest and annexation of all territories.
b. In the South, his policy was "Dharma Vijaya" which meant conquest but not annexation.
c. The Allahabad pillar gives us information about his political and military achievements
d. It identified how he defeated confederacy of 12 kings, it also identifies ho frontier states like South Eastern Bengal, Kamrupa etc accepted his suzerainty and agreed to give him annual tribute
e. It also specifies how he established control over kingdom of Kanchipuram, he exterminated 9 north Indian states etc
f. These inscriptions identifies his military might and that how he emerged as an invincible ruler
g. He possessed a powerful navy in addition to his army.
h. He also adopted the policy of matrimonial alliances (marrying princess’ of other kingdoms for friendly relationships), which strengthened his empire.
i. He subjugated the forest Kingdoms and opened up the line of communication between the North and South.
Regards