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Battle of Vidarbha
Datebetween 149-141 BCE
Location
Result Shunga Empire victory
Territorial
changes
Belligerents
Shunga Empire Vidarbha Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
Agnimitra
Yajnasena

The Battle of Vidarbha was fought between the Shunga Ruler, Agnimitra and the king of Vidarbha Kingdom, Yajnasena over Vidarbha Kingdom in 148 BCE.

Madhavasena, a cousin of Yajnasena, sought help from Agnimitra, the king of the Shunga Empire in overthrowing his cousin. He set out for Vidisha, the current Shunga capital, but was spotted by some of Yajnasena's soldiers and captured while crossing the border of Vidarbha and imprisoned. Agnimitra demanded the release of Madhavasena, and in return Yajnasena demanded the release of the former Mauryan minister, who had been captured earlier by Agnimitra.