Magadha-Anga war
War in Ancient India
Magadha–Anga War | |||||||||
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![]() Pre-war Magadha and Anga in north-eastern region | |||||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||||
Magadha Empire | Anga | ||||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
Bimbisara | Brahmadatta † | ||||||||
Strength | |||||||||
Unknown | Unknown (but less) |
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 Bhattiya, father of Bimbisara. After assention to the throne of Magadha Bimbisara avenged his father's defeat and killed Brahmadatta. The campaign was successful, Anga was annexed, and Prince Ajatashatru was appointed Governor of Champa.[2]
See also
- Magadha and Anga
- Avanti-Magadhan Wars
- Magadha-Vajji war