Notes to The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by Arrian, Q. Curtius, Diodoros, Plutarch and Justin — Reading edition
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PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION · Note 1INTRODUCTION · Note 1INTRODUCTION · Note 2INTRODUCTION · Note 3INTRODUCTION · Note 4INTRODUCTION · Note 5INTRODUCTION · Note 6INTRODUCTION · Note 7INTRODUCTION · Note 8INTRODUCTION · Note 9INTRODUCTION · Note 10INTRODUCTION · Note 11INTRODUCTION · Note 12INTRODUCTION · Note 13INTRODUCTION · Note 14INTRODUCTION · Note 15INTRODUCTION · Note 16INTRODUCTION · Note 17INTRODUCTION · Note 18INTRODUCTION · Note 19INTRODUCTION · Note 20INTRODUCTION · Note 21INTRODUCTION · Note 22INTRODUCTION · Note 23Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 1Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 2Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 3Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 4Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 5Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 6Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 7Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 8Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 9Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 10Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 11Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 12Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 13Chapter XXII.—Alexander crosses the Indian Kaukasos to invade India and advances to the river Kôphên · Note 14Chapter XXIII.—Alexander wars against the Aspasians · Note 1Chapter XXIII.—Alexander wars against the Aspasians · Note 2Chapter XXIII.—Alexander wars against the Aspasians · Note 3Chapter XXIII.—Alexander wars against the Aspasians · Note 4Chapter XXIII.—Alexander wars against the Aspasians · Note 5Chapter XXIV.—Operations against the Aspasians · Note 1Chapter XXIV.—Operations against the Aspasians · Note 2Chapter XXV.—Defeat of the Aspasians—The Assakenians and Gouraians attacked · Note 1Chapter XXVI.—Siege of Massaga · Note 1Chapter XXVII.—Massaga taken by storm—Ora and Bazira besieged · Note 1Chapter XXVII.—Massaga taken by storm—Ora and Bazira besieged · Note 2Chapter XXVII.—Massaga taken by storm—Ora and Bazira besieged · Note 3Chapter XXVIII.—Bazira captured—Alexander marches to the rock Aornos · Note 1Chapter XXVIII.—Bazira captured—Alexander marches to the rock Aornos · Note 2Chapter XXVIII.—Bazira captured—Alexander marches to the rock Aornos · Note 3Chapter XXVIII.—Bazira captured—Alexander marches to the rock Aornos · Note 4Chapter XXVIII.—Bazira captured—Alexander marches to the rock Aornos · Note 5Chapter XXVIII.—Bazira captured—Alexander marches to the rock Aornos · Note 6Chapter XXVIII.—Bazira captured—Alexander marches to the rock Aornos · Note 7Chapter XXVIII.—Bazira captured—Alexander marches to the rock Aornos · Note 8Chapter XXVIII.—Bazira captured—Alexander marches to the rock Aornos · Note 9Chapter XXIX.—Siege of Aornos · Note 1Chapter XXX.—Capture of Aornos—Advance to the Indus · Note 1Chapter XXX.—Capture of Aornos—Advance to the Indus · Note 2Chapter XXX.—Capture of Aornos—Advance to the Indus · Note 3Chapter XXX.—Capture of Aornos—Advance to the Indus · Note 4Chapter XXX.—Capture of Aornos—Advance to the Indus · Note 5Chapter XXX.—Capture of Aornos—Advance to the Indus · Note 6Chapter XXX.—Capture of Aornos—Advance to the Indus · Note 7Chapter I.—Alexander at Nysa · Note 1Chapter I.—Alexander at Nysa · Note 2Chapter I.—Alexander at Nysa · Note 3Chapter I.—Alexander at Nysa · Note 4Chapter II.—Alexander permits the Nysaians to retain their Autonomy—Visits Mount Mêros · Note 1Chapter III—How Eratosthenes views the legends concerning Heraklês and Dionysos—Alexander crosses the Indus · Note 1Chapter IV.—General description of the Indus and of the people of India · Note 1Chapter IV.—General description of the Indus and of the people of India · Note 2Chapter IV.—General description of the Indus and of the people of India · Note 3Chapter IV.—General description of the Indus and of the people of India · Note 4Chapter IV.—General description of the Indus and of the people of India · Note 5Chapter IV.—General description of the Indus and of the people of India · Note 6Chapter IV.—General description of the Indus and of the people of India · Note 7Chapter IV.—General description of the Indus and of the people of India · Note 8Chapter V.—The rivers and mountains of Asia · Note 1Chapter V.—The rivers and mountains of Asia · Note 2Chapter V.—The rivers and mountains of Asia · Note 3Chapter V.—The rivers and mountains of Asia · Note 4Chapter VI.—Position and boundaries of India and how its plains may have been formed · Note 1Chapter VI.—Position and boundaries of India and how its plains may have been formed · Note 2Chapter VI.—Position and boundaries of India and how its plains may have been formed · Note 3Chapter VI.—Position and boundaries of India and how its plains may have been formed · Note 4Chapter VI.—Position and boundaries of India and how its plains may have been formed · Note 5Chapter VII.—The bridging of rivers · Note 1Chapter VII.—The bridging of rivers · Note 2Chapter VII.—The bridging of rivers · Note 3Chapter VIII.—Alexander arrives at Taxila—Receives an embassy from Abisares and advances to the Hydaspês · Note 1Chapter VIII.—Alexander arrives at Taxila—Receives an embassy from Abisares and advances to the Hydaspês · Note 2Chapter VIII.—Alexander arrives at Taxila—Receives an embassy from Abisares and advances to the Hydaspês · Note 3Chapter IX.—Alexander on reaching the Hydaspês finds Pôros prepared to dispute its passage · Note 1Chapter IX.—Alexander on reaching the Hydaspês finds Pôros prepared to dispute its passage · Note 2Chapter IX.—Alexander on reaching the Hydaspês finds Pôros prepared to dispute its passage · Note 3Chapter X.—Alexander’s devices to deceive Pôros and steal the passage of the river · Note 1Chapter XI.—Arrangements made by Alexander for crossing the Hydaspês unobserved · Note 1Chapter XI.—Arrangements made by Alexander for crossing the Hydaspês unobserved · Note 2Chapter XIII.—Incidents of the passage of the river · Note 1Chapter XV.—The arrangements made by Pôros for the conflict · Note 1Chapter XVI.—The plan of attack adopted by Alexander · Note 1Chapter XVI.—The plan of attack adopted by Alexander · Note 2Chapter XVII.—Description of the battle of the Hydaspês—Defeat of Pôros · Note 1Chapter XVIII.—Sequel of the battle and surrender of Pôros · Note 1Chapter XVIII.—Sequel of the battle and surrender of Pôros · Note 2Chapter XVIII.—Sequel of the battle and surrender of Pôros · Note 3Chapter XVIII.—Sequel of the battle and surrender of Pôros · Note 4Chapter XVIII.—Sequel of the battle and surrender of Pôros · Note 5Chapter XIX.—Alexander makes Pôros his firm friend and ally—Founds two cities—Death of his famous horse Boukephalas · Note 1Chapter XIX.—Alexander makes Pôros his firm friend and ally—Founds two cities—Death of his famous horse Boukephalas · Note 2Chapter XIX.—Alexander makes Pôros his firm friend and ally—Founds two cities—Death of his famous horse Boukephalas · Note 3Chapter XIX.—Alexander makes Pôros his firm friend and ally—Founds two cities—Death of his famous horse Boukephalas · Note 4Chapter XIX.—Alexander makes Pôros his firm friend and ally—Founds two cities—Death of his famous horse Boukephalas · Note 5Chapter XX.—Alexander conquers the Glausai, receives embassies from Abisarês and other chiefs, and crosses the Akesinês · Note 1Chapter XX.—Alexander conquers the Glausai, receives embassies from Abisarês and other chiefs, and crosses the Akesinês · Note 2Chapter XX.—Alexander conquers the Glausai, receives embassies from Abisarês and other chiefs, and crosses the Akesinês · Note 3Chapter XX.—Alexander conquers the Glausai, receives embassies from Abisarês and other chiefs, and crosses the Akesinês · Note 4Chapter XX.—Alexander conquers the Glausai, receives embassies from Abisarês and other chiefs, and crosses the Akesinês · Note 5Chapter XXI.—Pursuit after Pôros, nephew of the great Pôros—Conquest of the country between the Akesinês and the Hydraôtês—Passage of the latter river · Note 1Chapter XXII.—Alexander marches against the Kathaians—Takes Pimprama, and lays siege to Sangala · Note 1Chapter XXII.—Alexander marches against the Kathaians—Takes Pimprama, and lays siege to Sangala · Note 2Chapter XXII.—Alexander marches against the Kathaians—Takes Pimprama, and lays siege to Sangala · Note 3Chapter XXII.—Alexander marches against the Kathaians—Takes Pimprama, and lays siege to Sangala · Note 4Chapter XXIII.—Alexander drives the Kathaians into Sangala, which he invests on every side · Note 1Chapter XXIV.—Alexander captures Sangala, razes it to the ground, and advances to the river Hyphasis · Note 1Chapter XXIV.—Alexander captures Sangala, razes it to the ground, and advances to the river Hyphasis · Note 2Chapter XXV.—Alexander finding the army unwilling to advance beyond the Hyphasis, convokes his officers and addresses them on the subject · Note 1Chapter XXV.—Alexander finding the army unwilling to advance beyond the Hyphasis, convokes his officers and addresses them on the subject · Note 2Chapter XXVI.—Continuation of Alexander’s Speech · Note 1Chapter XXVI.—Continuation of Alexander’s Speech · Note 2Chapter XXVI.—Continuation of Alexander’s Speech · Note 3Chapter XXVI.—Continuation of Alexander’s Speech · Note 4Chapter XXVII—Koinos, replying to Alexander, states the grievances of the army · Note 1Chapter XXVII—Koinos, replying to Alexander, states the grievances of the army · Note 2Chapter XXVII—Koinos, replying to Alexander, states the grievances of the army · Note 3Chapter XXIX.—Alexander erects altars on the banks of the Hyphasis to mark the limits of his advance, recrosses the Hydraôtês and Akesinês and regains the Hydaspês · Note 1Chapter XXIX.—Alexander erects altars on the banks of the Hyphasis to mark the limits of his advance, recrosses the Hydraôtês and Akesinês and regains the Hydaspês · Note 2Chapter XXIX.—Alexander erects altars on the banks of the Hyphasis to mark the limits of his advance, recrosses the Hydraôtês and Akesinês and regains the Hydaspês · Note 3Chapter I.—Alexander mistakes the Indus for the upper Nile—Prepares to sail down stream to the sea · Note 1Chapter I.—Alexander mistakes the Indus for the upper Nile—Prepares to sail down stream to the sea · Note 2Chapter I.—Alexander mistakes the Indus for the upper Nile—Prepares to sail down stream to the sea · Note 3Chapter II.—Description of the voyage down the Hydaspês · Note 1Chapter II.—Description of the voyage down the Hydaspês · Note 2Chapter II.—Description of the voyage down the Hydaspês · Note 3Chapter III.—Description of the voyage down the Hydaspês continued · Note 1Chapter III.—Description of the voyage down the Hydaspês continued · Note 2Chapter IV.—Alexander accelerates his voyage to frustrate the plans of the Malloi and Oxydrakai, and reaches the turbulent confluence of the Hydaspês and Akesinês · Note 1Chapter IV.—Alexander accelerates his voyage to frustrate the plans of the Malloi and Oxydrakai, and reaches the turbulent confluence of the Hydaspês and Akesinês · Note 2Chapter IV.—Alexander accelerates his voyage to frustrate the plans of the Malloi and Oxydrakai, and reaches the turbulent confluence of the Hydaspês and Akesinês · Note 3Chapter V.—Dangers encountered by the fleet at the confluence—Plan of the operations which followed—Voyage down the Akesinês · Note 1Chapter V.—Dangers encountered by the fleet at the confluence—Plan of the operations which followed—Voyage down the Akesinês · Note 2Chapter V.—Dangers encountered by the fleet at the confluence—Plan of the operations which followed—Voyage down the Akesinês · Note 3Chapter VI.—Alexander invades the territories of the Malloi · Note 1Chapter VI.—Alexander invades the territories of the Malloi · Note 2Chapter VI.—Alexander invades the territories of the Malloi · Note 3Chapter VII.—Siege and capture of several Mallian strongholds · Note 1Chapter VII.—Siege and capture of several Mallian strongholds · Note 2Chapter VIII.—Alexander defeats the Malloi at the Hydraôtês · Note 1Chapter IX.—Alexander assails the chief stronghold of the Malloi, scales the wall of the citadel, into which he leaps down though alone · Note 1Chapter IX.—Alexander assails the chief stronghold of the Malloi, scales the wall of the citadel, into which he leaps down though alone · Note 2Chapter IX.—Alexander assails the chief stronghold of the Malloi, scales the wall of the citadel, into which he leaps down though alone · Note 3Chapter XI.—Dangerous nature of Alexander’s wound—Arrian refutes some current fictions relating to this accident · Note 1Chapter XI.—Dangerous nature of Alexander’s wound—Arrian refutes some current fictions relating to this accident · Note 2Chapter XI.—Dangerous nature of Alexander’s wound—Arrian refutes some current fictions relating to this accident · Note 3Chapter XIII.—Joy of the army on seeing Alexander after his recovery—His officers rebuke him for his rashness · Note 1Chapter XIV.—Submission of the Malloi, Oxydrakai, and others—Voyage down the Hydraôtês and Akesinês to the Indus · Note 1Chapter XV.—Appointment of Satraps—Voyage down the Indus to the dominions of Mousikanos, who tenders his submission · Note 1Chapter XV.—Appointment of Satraps—Voyage down the Indus to the dominions of Mousikanos, who tenders his submission · Note 2Chapter XV.—Appointment of Satraps—Voyage down the Indus to the dominions of Mousikanos, who tenders his submission · Note 3Chapter XV.—Appointment of Satraps—Voyage down the Indus to the dominions of Mousikanos, who tenders his submission · Note 4Chapter XV.—Appointment of Satraps—Voyage down the Indus to the dominions of Mousikanos, who tenders his submission · Note 5Chapter XV.—Appointment of Satraps—Voyage down the Indus to the dominions of Mousikanos, who tenders his submission · Note 6Chapter XVI.—Campaign against Oxykanos and Sambos · Note 1Chapter XVI.—Campaign against Oxykanos and Sambos · Note 2Chapter XVI.—Campaign against Oxykanos and Sambos · Note 3Chapter XVII.—Mousikanos is captured by Peithôn and executed—Alexander reaches Patala at the apex of the Indus Delta · Note 1Chapter XVII.—Mousikanos is captured by Peithôn and executed—Alexander reaches Patala at the apex of the Indus Delta · Note 2Chapter XVIII.—Alexander orders wells to be dug in the district round Patala, and sails down the western arm of the Indus · Note 1Chapter XVIII.—Alexander orders wells to be dug in the district round Patala, and sails down the western arm of the Indus · Note 2Chapter XVIII.—Alexander orders wells to be dug in the district round Patala, and sails down the western arm of the Indus · Note 3Chapter XIX.—The fleet is damaged by the tide, halts at an island in the Indus, and thence reaches the open sea · Note 1Chapter XIX.—The fleet is damaged by the tide, halts at an island in the Indus, and thence reaches the open sea · Note 2Chapter XX.—Alexander after returning to Patala sails down the eastern arm of the Indus · Note 1Chapter XX.—Alexander after returning to Patala sails down the eastern arm of the Indus · Note 2Chapter XX.—Alexander after returning to Patala sails down the eastern arm of the Indus · Note 3Chapter XXI.—Alexander crosses the river Arabios and invades the Oreitai · Note 1Chapter XXI.—Alexander crosses the river Arabios and invades the Oreitai · Note 2Chapter XXI.—Alexander crosses the river Arabios and invades the Oreitai · Note 3Chapter XXI.—Alexander crosses the river Arabios and invades the Oreitai · Note 4Chapter XXI.—Alexander crosses the river Arabios and invades the Oreitai · Note 5Chapter XXII.—Submission of the Oreitai—Description of the Gadrôsian desert · Note 1Chapter XXII.—Submission of the Oreitai—Description of the Gadrôsian desert · Note 2Chapter XXII.—Submission of the Oreitai—Description of the Gadrôsian desert · Note 3Chapter XXII.—Submission of the Oreitai—Description of the Gadrôsian desert · Note 4Chapter XXII.—Submission of the Oreitai—Description of the Gadrôsian desert · Note 5Chapter XXIII.—Alexander marching through Gadrôsia endeavours to collect supplies for the fleet · Note 1Chapter XXIII.—Alexander marching through Gadrôsia endeavours to collect supplies for the fleet · Note 2Chapter XXIV.—Difficulties encountered on the march through Gadrôsia · Note 1Chapter XXVIII.—Alexander holds rejoicings in Karmania on account of his Indian victories—List of his body-guards—Nearchos reports to him the safety of the fleet · Note 1Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 1Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 2Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 3Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 4Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 5Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 6Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 7Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 8Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 9Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 10Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 11Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 12Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 13Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 14Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 15Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 16Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 17Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 18Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 19Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 20Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 21Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 22Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 23Chapter IX.—Description of India · Note 24Chapter X.—Campaign in the regions west of the Indus—Alexander captures Nysa, and visits Mount Merus—Siege of Mazaga, and its surrender · Note 1Chapter X.—Campaign in the regions west of the Indus—Alexander captures Nysa, and visits Mount Merus—Siege of Mazaga, and its surrender · Note 2Chapter X.—Campaign in the regions west of the Indus—Alexander captures Nysa, and visits Mount Merus—Siege of Mazaga, and its surrender · Note 3Chapter X.—Campaign in the regions west of the Indus—Alexander captures Nysa, and visits Mount Merus—Siege of Mazaga, and its surrender · Note 4Chapter X.—Campaign in the regions west of the Indus—Alexander captures Nysa, and visits Mount Merus—Siege of Mazaga, and its surrender · Note 5Chapter X.—Campaign in the regions west of the Indus—Alexander captures Nysa, and visits Mount Merus—Siege of Mazaga, and its surrender · Note 6Chapter X.—Campaign in the regions west of the Indus—Alexander captures Nysa, and visits Mount Merus—Siege of Mazaga, and its surrender · Note 7Chapter X.—Campaign in the regions west of the Indus—Alexander captures Nysa, and visits Mount Merus—Siege of Mazaga, and its surrender · Note 8Chapter X.—Campaign in the regions west of the Indus—Alexander captures Nysa, and visits Mount Merus—Siege of Mazaga, and its surrender · Note 9Chapter X.—Campaign in the regions west of the Indus—Alexander captures Nysa, and visits Mount Merus—Siege of Mazaga, and its surrender · Note 10Chapter XI.—Siege and capture of the Rock Aornis · Note 1Chapter XI.—Siege and capture of the Rock Aornis · Note 2Chapter XI.—Siege and capture of the Rock Aornis · Note 3Chapter XI.—Siege and capture of the Rock Aornis · Note 4Chapter XII.—Alexander marches to the Indus, crosses it, and is hospitably received by Omphis, King of Taxila · Note 1Chapter XII.—Alexander marches to the Indus, crosses it, and is hospitably received by Omphis, King of Taxila · Note 2Chapter XIII.—Alexander and Porus confront each other on opposite banks of the Hydaspes · Note 1Chapter XIII.—Alexander and Porus confront each other on opposite banks of the Hydaspes · Note 2Chapter XIV.—Battle with Porus on the left bank of the Hydaspes—Porus being defeated surrenders · Note 1Chapter XIV.—Battle with Porus on the left bank of the Hydaspes—Porus being defeated surrenders · Note 2Chapter XIV.—Battle with Porus on the left bank of the Hydaspes—Porus being defeated surrenders · Note 3Chapter XIV.—Battle with Porus on the left bank of the Hydaspes—Porus being defeated surrenders · Note 4Chapter XIV.—Battle with Porus on the left bank of the Hydaspes—Porus being defeated surrenders · Note 5Chapter XIV.—Battle with Porus on the left bank of the Hydaspes—Porus being defeated surrenders · Note 6Chapter XIV.—Battle with Porus on the left bank of the Hydaspes—Porus being defeated surrenders · Note 7Chapter XIV.—Battle with Porus on the left bank of the Hydaspes—Porus being defeated surrenders · Note 8Chapter XIV.—Battle with Porus on the left bank of the Hydaspes—Porus being defeated surrenders · Note 9Chapter I.—Alexander’s speech to his soldiers after the victory—Abisares sends him an embassy · Note 1Chapter I.—Alexander’s speech to his soldiers after the victory—Abisares sends him an embassy · Note 2Chapter I.—Alexander’s speech to his soldiers after the victory—Abisares sends him an embassy · Note 3Chapter I. Continued.—Alexander advancing farther into the interior of India, passes through forests and deserts—Crosses the Hydraotes—Besieges and captures Sangala, and enters the kingdom of Sopithes, who receives him with great hospitality and shows him a dog and lion fight · Note 1Chapter I. Continued.—Alexander advancing farther into the interior of India, passes through forests and deserts—Crosses the Hydraotes—Besieges and captures Sangala, and enters the kingdom of Sopithes, who receives him with great hospitality and shows him a dog and lion fight · Note 2Chapter I. Continued.—Alexander advancing farther into the interior of India, passes through forests and deserts—Crosses the Hydraotes—Besieges and captures Sangala, and enters the kingdom of Sopithes, who receives him with great hospitality and shows him a dog and lion fight · Note 3Chapter I. Continued.—Alexander advancing farther into the interior of India, passes through forests and deserts—Crosses the Hydraotes—Besieges and captures Sangala, and enters the kingdom of Sopithes, who receives him with great hospitality and shows him a dog and lion fight · Note 4Chapter I. Continued.—Alexander advancing farther into the interior of India, passes through forests and deserts—Crosses the Hydraotes—Besieges and captures Sangala, and enters the kingdom of Sopithes, who receives him with great hospitality and shows him a dog and lion fight · Note 5Chapter I. Continued.—Alexander advancing farther into the interior of India, passes through forests and deserts—Crosses the Hydraotes—Besieges and captures Sangala, and enters the kingdom of Sopithes, who receives him with great hospitality and shows him a dog and lion fight · Note 6Chapter I. Continued.—Alexander advancing farther into the interior of India, passes through forests and deserts—Crosses the Hydraotes—Besieges and captures Sangala, and enters the kingdom of Sopithes, who receives him with great hospitality and shows him a dog and lion fight · Note 7Chapter I. Continued.—Alexander advancing farther into the interior of India, passes through forests and deserts—Crosses the Hydraotes—Besieges and captures Sangala, and enters the kingdom of Sopithes, who receives him with great hospitality and shows him a dog and lion fight · Note 8Chapter I. Continued.—Alexander advancing farther into the interior of India, passes through forests and deserts—Crosses the Hydraotes—Besieges and captures Sangala, and enters the kingdom of Sopithes, who receives him with great hospitality and shows him a dog and lion fight · Note 9Chapter I. Continued.—Alexander advancing farther into the interior of India, passes through forests and deserts—Crosses the Hydraotes—Besieges and captures Sangala, and enters the kingdom of Sopithes, who receives him with great hospitality and shows him a dog and lion fight · Note 10Chapter I. Continued.—Alexander advancing farther into the interior of India, passes through forests and deserts—Crosses the Hydraotes—Besieges and captures Sangala, and enters the kingdom of Sopithes, who receives him with great hospitality and shows him a dog and lion fight · Note 11Chapter I. Continued.—Alexander advancing farther into the interior of India, passes through forests and deserts—Crosses the Hydraotes—Besieges and captures Sangala, and enters the kingdom of Sopithes, who receives him with great hospitality and shows him a dog and lion fight · Note 12Chapter I. Continued.—Alexander advancing farther into the interior of India, passes through forests and deserts—Crosses the Hydraotes—Besieges and captures Sangala, and enters the kingdom of Sopithes, who receives him with great hospitality and shows him a dog and lion fight · Note 13Chapter II.—Alexander obtains information about the Ganges and the strength of the army kept by Agrammes, king of the Prasians—His speech to the soldiers to induce them to advance to the Ganges · Note 1Chapter II.—Alexander obtains information about the Ganges and the strength of the army kept by Agrammes, king of the Prasians—His speech to the soldiers to induce them to advance to the Ganges · Note 2Chapter II.—Alexander obtains information about the Ganges and the strength of the army kept by Agrammes, king of the Prasians—His speech to the soldiers to induce them to advance to the Ganges · Note 3Chapter II.—Alexander obtains information about the Ganges and the strength of the army kept by Agrammes, king of the Prasians—His speech to the soldiers to induce them to advance to the Ganges · Note 4Chapter II.—Alexander obtains information about the Ganges and the strength of the army kept by Agrammes, king of the Prasians—His speech to the soldiers to induce them to advance to the Ganges · Note 5Chapter II.—Alexander obtains information about the Ganges and the strength of the army kept by Agrammes, king of the Prasians—His speech to the soldiers to induce them to advance to the Ganges · Note 6Chapter II.—Alexander obtains information about the Ganges and the strength of the army kept by Agrammes, king of the Prasians—His speech to the soldiers to induce them to advance to the Ganges · Note 7Chapter III.—Speech of Coenus on behalf of the army—Alexander’s displeasure at the refusal of the soldiers to advance—He resolves to return—Raises altars as memorials of his presence—Reaches the Acesines, where Coenus dies—Reconciles Taxiles and Porus, and then sails down stream · Note 1Chapter III.—Speech of Coenus on behalf of the army—Alexander’s displeasure at the refusal of the soldiers to advance—He resolves to return—Raises altars as memorials of his presence—Reaches the Acesines, where Coenus dies—Reconciles Taxiles and Porus, and then sails down stream · Note 2Chapter III.—Speech of Coenus on behalf of the army—Alexander’s displeasure at the refusal of the soldiers to advance—He resolves to return—Raises altars as memorials of his presence—Reaches the Acesines, where Coenus dies—Reconciles Taxiles and Porus, and then sails down stream · Note 3Chapter III.—Speech of Coenus on behalf of the army—Alexander’s displeasure at the refusal of the soldiers to advance—He resolves to return—Raises altars as memorials of his presence—Reaches the Acesines, where Coenus dies—Reconciles Taxiles and Porus, and then sails down stream · Note 4Chapter III.—Speech of Coenus on behalf of the army—Alexander’s displeasure at the refusal of the soldiers to advance—He resolves to return—Raises altars as memorials of his presence—Reaches the Acesines, where Coenus dies—Reconciles Taxiles and Porus, and then sails down stream · Note 5Chapter IV.—Alexander subdues various tribes on his way to the Indus—Disasters to his fleet at the meeting of the rivers—His campaign against the Sudracae and Malli—Assails their chief stronghold and is left standing alone on the wall · Note 1Chapter IV.—Alexander subdues various tribes on his way to the Indus—Disasters to his fleet at the meeting of the rivers—His campaign against the Sudracae and Malli—Assails their chief stronghold and is left standing alone on the wall · Note 2Chapter IV.—Alexander subdues various tribes on his way to the Indus—Disasters to his fleet at the meeting of the rivers—His campaign against the Sudracae and Malli—Assails their chief stronghold and is left standing alone on the wall · Note 3Chapter IV.—Alexander subdues various tribes on his way to the Indus—Disasters to his fleet at the meeting of the rivers—His campaign against the Sudracae and Malli—Assails their chief stronghold and is left standing alone on the wall · Note 4Chapter IV.—Alexander subdues various tribes on his way to the Indus—Disasters to his fleet at the meeting of the rivers—His campaign against the Sudracae and Malli—Assails their chief stronghold and is left standing alone on the wall · Note 5Chapter IV.—Alexander subdues various tribes on his way to the Indus—Disasters to his fleet at the meeting of the rivers—His campaign against the Sudracae and Malli—Assails their chief stronghold and is left standing alone on the wall · Note 6Chapter IV.—Alexander subdues various tribes on his way to the Indus—Disasters to his fleet at the meeting of the rivers—His campaign against the Sudracae and Malli—Assails their chief stronghold and is left standing alone on the wall · Note 7Chapter IV.—Alexander subdues various tribes on his way to the Indus—Disasters to his fleet at the meeting of the rivers—His campaign against the Sudracae and Malli—Assails their chief stronghold and is left standing alone on the wall · Note 8Chapter IV.—Alexander subdues various tribes on his way to the Indus—Disasters to his fleet at the meeting of the rivers—His campaign against the Sudracae and Malli—Assails their chief stronghold and is left standing alone on the wall · Note 9Chapter IV.—Alexander subdues various tribes on his way to the Indus—Disasters to his fleet at the meeting of the rivers—His campaign against the Sudracae and Malli—Assails their chief stronghold and is left standing alone on the wall · Note 10Chapter IV.—Alexander subdues various tribes on his way to the Indus—Disasters to his fleet at the meeting of the rivers—His campaign against the Sudracae and Malli—Assails their chief stronghold and is left standing alone on the wall · Note 11Chapter V.—Alexander is severely wounded by an arrow within the stronghold of the Sudracae—The arrow is extracted by Critobulus · Note 1Chapter V.—Alexander is severely wounded by an arrow within the stronghold of the Sudracae—The arrow is extracted by Critobulus · Note 2Chapter V.—Alexander is severely wounded by an arrow within the stronghold of the Sudracae—The arrow is extracted by Critobulus · Note 3Chapter VI.—Alexander recovers and shows himself to the army—His officers remonstrate with him for his recklessness in exposing his life to danger—His reply to their appeal · Note 1Chapter VI.—Alexander recovers and shows himself to the army—His officers remonstrate with him for his recklessness in exposing his life to danger—His reply to their appeal · Note 2Chapter VI.—Alexander recovers and shows himself to the army—His officers remonstrate with him for his recklessness in exposing his life to danger—His reply to their appeal · Note 3Chapter VI.—Alexander recovers and shows himself to the army—His officers remonstrate with him for his recklessness in exposing his life to danger—His reply to their appeal · Note 4Chapter VI.—Alexander recovers and shows himself to the army—His officers remonstrate with him for his recklessness in exposing his life to danger—His reply to their appeal · Note 5Chapter VI.—Alexander recovers and shows himself to the army—His officers remonstrate with him for his recklessness in exposing his life to danger—His reply to their appeal · Note 6Chapter VI.—Alexander recovers and shows himself to the army—His officers remonstrate with him for his recklessness in exposing his life to danger—His reply to their appeal · Note 7Chapter VII.—The affair of Biton and Boxus at Baktra—Embassy from the Sudracae and Malli proffering submission—Alexander entertains his army and the embassy at a sumptuous banquet—Single combat between a Macedonian and an Athenian champion · Note 1Chapter VII.—The affair of Biton and Boxus at Baktra—Embassy from the Sudracae and Malli proffering submission—Alexander entertains his army and the embassy at a sumptuous banquet—Single combat between a Macedonian and an Athenian champion · Note 2Chapter VII.—The affair of Biton and Boxus at Baktra—Embassy from the Sudracae and Malli proffering submission—Alexander entertains his army and the embassy at a sumptuous banquet—Single combat between a Macedonian and an Athenian champion · Note 3Chapter VII.—The affair of Biton and Boxus at Baktra—Embassy from the Sudracae and Malli proffering submission—Alexander entertains his army and the embassy at a sumptuous banquet—Single combat between a Macedonian and an Athenian champion · Note 4Chapter VII.—The affair of Biton and Boxus at Baktra—Embassy from the Sudracae and Malli proffering submission—Alexander entertains his army and the embassy at a sumptuous banquet—Single combat between a Macedonian and an Athenian champion · Note 5Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 1Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 2Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 3Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 4Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 5Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 6Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 7Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 8Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 9Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 10Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 11Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 12Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 13Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 14Chapter VIII.—Alexander receives the submission of the Malli—Invades the Musicani and the Praesti, whose king Porticanus is slain—He next attacks King Sambus, many of whose cities surrendered—Musicanus having revolted is captured and executed—Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow in the kingdom of Sambus, but recovers—Alexander reaches Patala and sails down the Indus · Note 15Chapter IX.—Perils encountered on the voyage down the western arm of the Indus to the sea—Alexander returns from the mouth of the river to Patala · Note 1Chapter X.—Alexander goes homeward by land, leaving Nearchus to follow by sea and conduct the fleet to the head of the Persian Gulf—Disastrous march through Gedrosia—Alexander arrives in Carmania, where he holds Bacchic revels to celebrate his conquests · Note 1Chapter X.—Alexander goes homeward by land, leaving Nearchus to follow by sea and conduct the fleet to the head of the Persian Gulf—Disastrous march through Gedrosia—Alexander arrives in Carmania, where he holds Bacchic revels to celebrate his conquests · Note 2Chapter X.—Alexander goes homeward by land, leaving Nearchus to follow by sea and conduct the fleet to the head of the Persian Gulf—Disastrous march through Gedrosia—Alexander arrives in Carmania, where he holds Bacchic revels to celebrate his conquests · Note 3Chapter X.—Alexander goes homeward by land, leaving Nearchus to follow by sea and conduct the fleet to the head of the Persian Gulf—Disastrous march through Gedrosia—Alexander arrives in Carmania, where he holds Bacchic revels to celebrate his conquests · Note 4Chapter X.—Alexander goes homeward by land, leaving Nearchus to follow by sea and conduct the fleet to the head of the Persian Gulf—Disastrous march through Gedrosia—Alexander arrives in Carmania, where he holds Bacchic revels to celebrate his conquests · Note 5Chapter X.—Alexander goes homeward by land, leaving Nearchus to follow by sea and conduct the fleet to the head of the Persian Gulf—Disastrous march through Gedrosia—Alexander arrives in Carmania, where he holds Bacchic revels to celebrate his conquests · Note 6Chapter X.—Alexander goes homeward by land, leaving Nearchus to follow by sea and conduct the fleet to the head of the Persian Gulf—Disastrous march through Gedrosia—Alexander arrives in Carmania, where he holds Bacchic revels to celebrate his conquests · Note 7Chapter X.—Alexander goes homeward by land, leaving Nearchus to follow by sea and conduct the fleet to the head of the Persian Gulf—Disastrous march through Gedrosia—Alexander arrives in Carmania, where he holds Bacchic revels to celebrate his conquests · Note 8Chapter LXXXIV.—Alexander at Massaga—His treachery towards the Indian mercenaries who had capitulated · Note 1Chapter LXXXV.—Alexander captures the rock Aornos · Note 1Chapter LXXXVI.—Alexander crosses the Indus, and is hospitably received by Taxilês · Note 1Chapter LXXXVI.—Alexander crosses the Indus, and is hospitably received by Taxilês · Note 2Chapter LXXXVI.—Alexander crosses the Indus, and is hospitably received by Taxilês · Note 3Chapter LXXXVII.—Alexander marches against Pôros—The appearance presented by the Indian army with its elephants · Note 1Chapter LXXXVII.—Alexander marches against Pôros—The appearance presented by the Indian army with its elephants · Note 2Chapter LXXXIX.—Losses sustained by each side in the battle of the Hydaspês—Alexander orders a fleet to be built on the Hydaspês. · Note 1Chapter XC.—Some account of the serpents, apes, and trees seen by the Macedonians in India · Note 1Chapter XC.—Some account of the serpents, apes, and trees seen by the Macedonians in India · Note 2Chapter XCI.—Alexander pursues Pôros, nephew of the great Pôros—Subdues the Adrestai and Kathaians and enters the kingdom of Sôpeithês—Peculiar customs of the natives of these parts · Note 1Chapter XCI.—Alexander pursues Pôros, nephew of the great Pôros—Subdues the Adrestai and Kathaians and enters the kingdom of Sôpeithês—Peculiar customs of the natives of these parts · Note 2Chapter XCI.—Alexander pursues Pôros, nephew of the great Pôros—Subdues the Adrestai and Kathaians and enters the kingdom of Sôpeithês—Peculiar customs of the natives of these parts · Note 3Chapter XCI.—Alexander pursues Pôros, nephew of the great Pôros—Subdues the Adrestai and Kathaians and enters the kingdom of Sôpeithês—Peculiar customs of the natives of these parts · Note 4Chapter XCII.—Courage and ferocity of the dogs in the dominions of Sôpeithês · Note 1Chapter XCIII.—Submission of Phêgeus—Advance to the Hypanis—Description given by Phêgeus of the country beyond the Hypanis—Of the Praisians and their king Xandrames · Note 1Chapter XCIII.—Submission of Phêgeus—Advance to the Hypanis—Description given by Phêgeus of the country beyond the Hypanis—Of the Praisians and their king Xandrames · Note 2Chapter XCIII.—Submission of Phêgeus—Advance to the Hypanis—Description given by Phêgeus of the country beyond the Hypanis—Of the Praisians and their king Xandrames · Note 3Chapter XCIII.—Submission of Phêgeus—Advance to the Hypanis—Description given by Phêgeus of the country beyond the Hypanis—Of the Praisians and their king Xandrames · Note 4Chapter XCIII.—Submission of Phêgeus—Advance to the Hypanis—Description given by Phêgeus of the country beyond the Hypanis—Of the Praisians and their king Xandrames · Note 5Chapter XCIV.—Miserable condition of the Macedonian army—Its refusal to advance beyond the Hypanis · Note 1Chapter XCV.—Alexander erects altars and other memorials near the Hypanis, and returns to the Akesinês · Note 1Chapter XCV.—Alexander erects altars and other memorials near the Hypanis, and returns to the Akesinês · Note 2Chapter XCVI.—Voyage to the Southern Ocean begun—Submission of the Siboi—The Agalassians attacked and conquered · Note 1Chapter XCVI.—Voyage to the Southern Ocean begun—Submission of the Siboi—The Agalassians attacked and conquered · Note 2Chapter XCVI.—Voyage to the Southern Ocean begun—Submission of the Siboi—The Agalassians attacked and conquered · Note 3Chapter XCVII.—Disaster to the fleet at the confluence of the rivers · Note 1Chapter XCVIII.—Combination of the Syrakousai and Malloi—Alexander, neglecting the warning of a soothsayer, attacks their stronghold, and scales the walls of its citadel · Note 1Chapter XCVIII.—Combination of the Syrakousai and Malloi—Alexander, neglecting the warning of a soothsayer, attacks their stronghold, and scales the walls of its citadel · Note 2Chapter C.—Alexander recovers from his wound—Combat between Koragos and Dioxippos—Dioxippos becomes victor · Note 1Chapter CI.—The Macedonians plot against Dioxippos, who in consequence takes away his own life—Alexander’s regret for his loss · Note 1Chapter CII.—The Sambastai, Sodrai, and Massanoi submit to Alexander, who founds near the banks of the river a city called Alexandreia—He conquers the kingdoms of Mousikanos, Portikanos, and Sambos—The last effects his escape · Note 1Chapter CII.—The Sambastai, Sodrai, and Massanoi submit to Alexander, who founds near the banks of the river a city called Alexandreia—He conquers the kingdoms of Mousikanos, Portikanos, and Sambos—The last effects his escape · Note 2Chapter CII.—The Sambastai, Sodrai, and Massanoi submit to Alexander, who founds near the banks of the river a city called Alexandreia—He conquers the kingdoms of Mousikanos, Portikanos, and Sambos—The last effects his escape · Note 3Chapter CII.—The Sambastai, Sodrai, and Massanoi submit to Alexander, who founds near the banks of the river a city called Alexandreia—He conquers the kingdoms of Mousikanos, Portikanos, and Sambos—The last effects his escape · Note 4Chapter CII.—The Sambastai, Sodrai, and Massanoi submit to Alexander, who founds near the banks of the river a city called Alexandreia—He conquers the kingdoms of Mousikanos, Portikanos, and Sambos—The last effects his escape · Note 5Chapter CII.—The Sambastai, Sodrai, and Massanoi submit to Alexander, who founds near the banks of the river a city called Alexandreia—He conquers the kingdoms of Mousikanos, Portikanos, and Sambos—The last effects his escape · Note 6Chapter CII.—The Sambastai, Sodrai, and Massanoi submit to Alexander, who founds near the banks of the river a city called Alexandreia—He conquers the kingdoms of Mousikanos, Portikanos, and Sambos—The last effects his escape · Note 7Chapter CIII.—Harmatelia holds out against Alexander—In a battle with its inhabitants Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow, but is cured by an antidote revealed to Alexander in a dream · Note 1Chapter CIII.—Harmatelia holds out against Alexander—In a battle with its inhabitants Ptolemy is wounded by a poisoned arrow, but is cured by an antidote revealed to Alexander in a dream · Note 2Chapter CIV.—Alexander sails down to the mouth of the Indus—Sails back to Tauala (Patala?)—Starts on his march homewards, instructing Nearchos to explore the way with his fleet to the head of the Persian Gulf—Ravages the land of the Oritians and founds another Alexandreia · Note 1Chapter CIV.—Alexander sails down to the mouth of the Indus—Sails back to Tauala (Patala?)—Starts on his march homewards, instructing Nearchos to explore the way with his fleet to the head of the Persian Gulf—Ravages the land of the Oritians and founds another Alexandreia · Note 2Chapter CV.—How the Oritians bury their dead—The Ichthyophagoi described—Sufferings and losses of the army in the Gedrôsian desert—Relief sent by various satraps—Leonnatos is attacked by the Oritians · Note 1Chapter CV.—How the Oritians bury their dead—The Ichthyophagoi described—Sufferings and losses of the army in the Gedrôsian desert—Relief sent by various satraps—Leonnatos is attacked by the Oritians · Note 2Chapter CV.—How the Oritians bury their dead—The Ichthyophagoi described—Sufferings and losses of the army in the Gedrôsian desert—Relief sent by various satraps—Leonnatos is attacked by the Oritians · Note 3Chapter CV.—How the Oritians bury their dead—The Ichthyophagoi described—Sufferings and losses of the army in the Gedrôsian desert—Relief sent by various satraps—Leonnatos is attacked by the Oritians · Note 4Chapter CV.—How the Oritians bury their dead—The Ichthyophagoi described—Sufferings and losses of the army in the Gedrôsian desert—Relief sent by various satraps—Leonnatos is attacked by the Oritians · Note 5Chapter CVI.—Revels of Alexander and the army after escaping from the desert—Officials who had abused their authority called to account—Nearchos visits Alexander at Salmous, and recounts the incidents of his voyage · Note 1Chapter LIX.—Interchange of civilities between Alexander and Taxilês—Alexander breaks his faith with Indian mercenaries, and hangs some Indian philosophers · Note 1Chapter LIX.—Interchange of civilities between Alexander and Taxilês—Alexander breaks his faith with Indian mercenaries, and hangs some Indian philosophers · Note 2Chapter LX.—The account of the battle with Pôros, as given by Alexander himself—Alexander’s noble treatment of Pôros · Note 1Chapter LXI.—Death of Boukephalas, and Alexander’s regret at his loss · Note 1Chapter LXII.—The army refuses to advance to the Ganges—Alexander, preparing to retreat, erects altars which were afterwards held in veneration by the Praisian kings—The opinion of Androkottos · Note 1Chapter LXII.—The army refuses to advance to the Ganges—Alexander, preparing to retreat, erects altars which were afterwards held in veneration by the Praisian kings—The opinion of Androkottos · Note 2Chapter LXII.—The army refuses to advance to the Ganges—Alexander, preparing to retreat, erects altars which were afterwards held in veneration by the Praisian kings—The opinion of Androkottos · Note 3Chapter LXII.—The army refuses to advance to the Ganges—Alexander, preparing to retreat, erects altars which were afterwards held in veneration by the Praisian kings—The opinion of Androkottos · Note 4Chapter LXII.—The army refuses to advance to the Ganges—Alexander, preparing to retreat, erects altars which were afterwards held in veneration by the Praisian kings—The opinion of Androkottos · Note 5Chapter LXIII.—Alexander starts on a voyage down stream, reducing tribes by the way—He is dangerously wounded in the capital of the Malloi—Extraction of the arrow from his wound—His recovery · Note 1Chapter LXIII.—Alexander starts on a voyage down stream, reducing tribes by the way—He is dangerously wounded in the capital of the Malloi—Extraction of the arrow from his wound—His recovery · Note 2Chapter LXIII.—Alexander starts on a voyage down stream, reducing tribes by the way—He is dangerously wounded in the capital of the Malloi—Extraction of the arrow from his wound—His recovery · Note 3Chapter LXIV.—Alexander’s interview with the Indian gymnosophists · Note 1Chapter LXIV.—Alexander’s interview with the Indian gymnosophists · Note 2Chapter LXV.—Onesikritos confers with the Indian gymnosophists Kalanos and Dandamis—Kalanos visits Alexander and shows him a symbol of his empire · Note 1Chapter LXVI.—Alexander visits the island Skilloustis, and sailing thence explores the sea—Sufferings of his army on the march homeward, and extent of its losses—Relief sent by the satraps · Note 1Chapter LXVI.—Alexander visits the island Skilloustis, and sailing thence explores the sea—Sufferings of his army on the march homeward, and extent of its losses—Relief sent by the satraps · Note 2Chapter LXVII.—Alexander and the army indulge in wild revelry on emerging from the desert · Note 1Chapter VII.—Alexander visits Nysa and Mount Merus—Receives the submission of Queen Cleophis and captures the Rock (Aornos) · Note 1Chapter VII.—Alexander visits Nysa and Mount Merus—Receives the submission of Queen Cleophis and captures the Rock (Aornos) · Note 2Chapter VII.—Alexander visits Nysa and Mount Merus—Receives the submission of Queen Cleophis and captures the Rock (Aornos) · Note 3Chapter VIII.—Alexander conquers Porus—Builds Nicaea and Boucephala, and reduces the Adrestae, Gesteani, Praesidae, and Gangaridae—Advances to the Cuphites (Beäs), beyond which the army refuses to follow him—He agrees to return, and leaves memorials of his progress · Note 1Chapter VIII.—Alexander conquers Porus—Builds Nicaea and Boucephala, and reduces the Adrestae, Gesteani, Praesidae, and Gangaridae—Advances to the Cuphites (Beäs), beyond which the army refuses to follow him—He agrees to return, and leaves memorials of his progress · Note 2Chapter IX.—Alexander sailing down the Panjâb rivers to the ocean, reduces the Hiacensanae, Silei, Ambri, and Sigambri—He is dangerously wounded in attacking one of their strongholds · Note 1Chapter IX.—Alexander sailing down the Panjâb rivers to the ocean, reduces the Hiacensanae, Silei, Ambri, and Sigambri—He is dangerously wounded in attacking one of their strongholds · Note 2Chapter IX.—Alexander sailing down the Panjâb rivers to the ocean, reduces the Hiacensanae, Silei, Ambri, and Sigambri—He is dangerously wounded in attacking one of their strongholds · Note 3Chapter IX.—Alexander sailing down the Panjâb rivers to the ocean, reduces the Hiacensanae, Silei, Ambri, and Sigambri—He is dangerously wounded in attacking one of their strongholds · Note 4Chapter X.—Alexander reaches the city of King Ambigerus (Sambos?)—Ptolemy is there wounded by a poisoned arrow—An antidote to the poison is revealed to Alexander in a dream—He sails down to the mouth of the Indus—Founds Barce—Leaves India and returns to Babylon · Note 1Chapter X.—Alexander reaches the city of King Ambigerus (Sambos?)—Ptolemy is there wounded by a poisoned arrow—An antidote to the poison is revealed to Alexander in a dream—He sails down to the mouth of the Indus—Founds Barce—Leaves India and returns to Babylon · Note 2Chapter IV.—Seleucus Nicator subjugates the Bactrians and enters India—The history of Sandrocottus who was then King of India—Seleucus makes a treaty of peace with him and returns to the West · Note 1APPENDICES · Note 1APPENDICES · Note 2APPENDICES · Note 3APPENDICES (continued 2) · Note 1APPENDICES (continued 2) · Note 2APPENDICES (continued 2) · Note 3APPENDICES (continued 2) · Note 4APPENDICES (continued 2) · Note 5APPENDICES (continued 3) · Note 1