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
editBrahmadatta 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]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ India), Oriental Institute (Vadodara (1979). Journal of the Oriental Institute. Oriental Institute, Maharajah Sayajirao University.
- ^ Hanh, Thich Nhat (20 April 2010). Old Path White Clouds. ReadHowYouWant.com. ISBN 978-1-4587-1435-0.
- ^ 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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