[763] We find from Curtius (ix. 31) and Diodorus (xvii. 102) that the name of this was Alexandria. It is probably the present Mittun.
[764] Curtius (ix. 31) calls this satrap Terioltes, and says he was put to death. His appointment as viceroy is mentioned by Arrian (iv. 22 supra).
[765] This king is called Porticanus by Curtius (ix. 31), Diodorus (xvii. 102), and Strabo (xv. 1).
[766] An expression imitated from Thucydides (iv. 34). Cf. Arrian, ii. 10; v. 19; where the same words are used of Darius and Porus.
[767] Diodorus (xvii. 102) says that Sambus escaped beyond the Indus with thirty elephants.
[768] See note, page [327] supra.
[769] The Indica, a valuable work still existing. See chapters x. and xi. of that book.
[770] These people inhabited the Delta of the Indus, which is now called Lower Scinde. Their capital, Patala, is the modern Tatta.
[771] Cf. Arrian (Indica, ii.).
[772] Curtius (ix. 34) calls this king Moeris.