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Magadha–Anga war

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Magadha–Anga war

Pre-war Magadha and Anga in north-eastern region
Date540–535 BCE
Location
Modern-day Bihar, India
Result Magadhī Victory
Territorial
changes
Magadhī annexation of Anga
Belligerents
Magadha 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]

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]

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References

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  1. ^ Hanh, Thich Nhat (20 April 2010). Old Path White Clouds. ReadHowYouWant.com. ISBN 978-1-4587-1435-0.
  2. ^ 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.