[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [War in Ancient India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944) › c2.12 # War in Ancient India c2.12 War in Ancient India c2.12 - **Language:** English ### [c2.12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944.c2.12) The reign of the new emperor was short, and he was succeeded by his son, who was a man of a very different character. He was a man of a cruel and tyrannical disposition, and he soon restored the old system of government. The people were again subjected to the same oppressions, and the empire was again plunged into a state of war and confusion. The new emperor was assassinated, and he was succeeded by his brother, who was a man of a more moderate character. He was a man of a mild and gentle disposition, and he endeavoured to restore the peace and prosperity of the empire. He was successful in his efforts, and the empire enjoyed a period of peace and prosperity for many years. - [Previous: c2.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944.c2.11) - [Next: c2.13](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944.c2.13) - [Up: c2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944.c2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944.c2.12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944.c2.12) · Pramāṇa