previous next

ADRAISTAE

ADRAISTAE (Ἀδραϊσταί), a people of N. India (the Panjab), with a capital city Pimprama (Πίμπραμα), which Alexander reached in a day's journey from the Hydraotes (Ravee), on his march to Sangala. (Arrian. Anab. 5.22.3.) Lassen identifies them with the modern Arattas (Pentapotamia, p. 25).

[P.S]

hide Display Preferences
Greek Display:
Arabic Display:
View by Default:
Browse Bar: