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Brahmadatta of Anga

Brahmadatta of Anga

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Brahmadatta of Anga (6th century BCE) was an ancient Indian King of Anga.[1]

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Life

Brahmadatta was older contemporary to Bimbisara of Magadha.[2] He defeated Bhatiya, father of Bimbisara. After ascending to the throne 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]

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References

  1. [1]
    India), Oriental Institute (Vadodara (1979). Journal of the Oriental Institute. Oriental Institute, Maharajah Sayajirao University.
  2. [2]
    Hanh, Thich Nhat (2010-04-20). Old Path White Clouds. ReadHowYouWant.com. ISBN 978-1-4587-1435-0.
  3. [3]
    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.
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