Magadha-Anga war (original) (raw)

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War in Ancient India

Magadha–Anga War
Pre-war Magadha and Anga in north-eastern region
Date540–535 BCELocationModern-day Bihar, IndiaResultMagadhī VictoryTerritorialchanges 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]

• Magadha and Anga
• Avanti-Magadhan Wars
• Magadha-Vajji war

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.