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[72] Then, opposite to these, we see Arachosia, on the right facing the Indi. From a much smaller river, 1 flowing out from the mighty Indus, from which the whole region takes its name, Arachosia receives an abundance of water; this river forms a lake, called Arachotoscrene. 2 Here also among insignificant cities, are Alexandria, 3 Arbaca, and Choaspa.

1 The Arachotos, which is also the name of their capital city.

2 ᾿αράχωτος κρήνη.

3 Cf. Pliny, N.H. vi. 92.

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