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Battle of Sondani 528

Battle of Sondani: The defeat of the Ephalites, or White Huns A.D.
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year528Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationIndiaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
ParticipantsAlchon HunsWikidata P710
Coordinates24.0720, 75.0694Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Sondani was a large military encounter fought in 528 CE, between the Alchon Hun king Mihirakula and a confederation of Indian rulers led by King Yashodharman of Malwa and supported by King Narasimhagupta of the Gupta Empire.

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Location

24.0720, 75.0694 · India

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