The Magadha-Anga War was a conflict between the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha and the neighbouring Anga Kingdom. The conflict ended in defeat of the Anga kingdom and the Magadha annexed their territory.[1]
War and result
Brahmadatta was older contemporary to Bimbisara of Magadha. He defeated Bhatiya, father of Bimbisara. After assention to the thrown of Magadha Bimbisara avenged his father's defeat and killed Brahmadatta.The campaign was successful, Anga was annexed, and prince Ajatashatru was appointed governor at Champa.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Hanh, Thich Nhat (20 April 2010). Old Path White Clouds. ReadHowYouWant.com. ISBN 978-1-4587-1435-0.
- ^ Singh, Upinder (2008). A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century. Pearson Education India. ISBN 978-81-317-1677-9.