Indian Battles

Dakshinapatha

The Battle of Dakshinapatha was fought in 350 AD in South India during the Gupta era, a land engagement against Twelve Kings. It ended in victory for the Indian side.

Historical Note

Samudragupta marched south through the forests as far as Kanchipuram, defeated twelve kings, and then — astonishingly — restored every one of them as tributaries. The first Indian doctrine of suzerainty without occupation.

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