Note 157 — Chapter VI
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There are many instances of this kind. In particular the Hindmend, or Heermund, a very considerable river of Sigistan, terminates in the lake of Zurrah (Aria Palus). The lake is about 100 miles long, and 20 broad, at the widest part; and is said to be fresh. The country it flows through, has all the characteristics of the alluvial tracts, at the mouths of great rivers; as Egypt, Bengal, &c. and is environed by mountains. This was the celebrated tract which is said to have formed the appanage of Rustum; and whose inhabitants, from the relief they afforded to Cyrus, were named Euergetæ by Alexander.