Magadha–Anga war

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]

Magadha–Anga war
Pre-war Magadha and Anga in north-eastern region
Date 540–535 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)

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

• List of wars involving Magadha