What was the primary reason for the war between Magadha and Kosala?
Religious differences
Territorial dispute
Kashi dowry
Trade rivalry
Answer
The primary reason for the war between Magadha and Kosala was the Kashi dowry. Ajatashatru's brothers, who were at odds with him, went to Kashi, which had been given to Bimbisara as dowry. This led to a conflict between the two kingdoms.
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