Brahmadatta of Anga
Brahmadatta of Anga (6th century BCE) was an ancient Indian King of Anga.[1]
| Brahmadatta | |
|---|---|
| Raja | |
| King of Anga | |
| Reign | 6th century BCE |
| Successor | Office abolished ( conquest of Anga by Bimbisara) Ajatashatru become the governor of Anga |
| Died | Nearly after 543 BCE |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Life
Brahmadatta was older contemporary to Bimbisara of Magadha.[2] He defeated Bhatiya, father of Bimbisara. After assention to the thrown of Magadha Bimbisara avenged his father's defeat and killed Brahmadatta.The campaign was successful, Anga was annexed, and prince Kunika (Ajatashatru) was appointed governor at Champa[3]
References
- India), Oriental Institute (Vadodara (1979). Journal of the Oriental Institute. Oriental Institute, Maharajah Sayajirao University.
- Hanh, Thich Nhat (2010-04-20). Old Path White Clouds. ReadHowYouWant.com. ISBN 978-1-4587-1435-0.
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