Avanti-Magadhan Wars (original) (raw)

The Avanti-Magadhan wars were fought between the ancient Indian empires of Magadha and Avanti for domination over much of North India. The ancient Indian states were almost always in conflict with one another. During the reign of Bimbisara of the Haryanka dynasty,Magadha pursued an expansionist policy. This caused him to come into conflict with Pradyota, the ruler of Avanti. Bimbisara had to fortify Rajgir due to the threat of an Avanti invasion. During the early years of the reign of Ajatashatru, Avanti managed to establish its supremacy by invading certain parts of Magadhan territories.