[370] For the kingdom of Sambos see [Note S].
[372] See Note on Curtius, [p. 256].
[373] Evidently an error for Patala, for the identification of which see [Note U].
[374] See Note on Curtius, [p. 262].
[375] All these particulars are recorded at length in the Indika of Arrian, from c. 24 to c. 31.
[376] Generally called Parthia, then a small state.
[377] Drangianê, now the province of Seistan. The inhabitants Drangoi, and also Zarangoi. Drangianê was separated from Gedrôsia by the Baitian mountains, now called the Washati.
[378] Areia was a small province included in Ariana which embraced nearly the whole of ancient Persia. The name is connected with the Indian word ârya, “noble” or “excellent.” It occupied the tract from Meshed to Herat.
[379] Arrian, however, relates in his Indika (c. 23), that Leonnatos defeated the Oreitai and their allies in a great battle in which all the leaders and 6000 men were slain, while his own loss was very trifling.