Arachosia Definition

pronoun

The Latinized form of the Greek name of an Achaemenid and Seleucid satrapy in the eastern part of their respective empires, around modern-day southern Afghanistan.

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Origin of Arachosia

  • From Latin Arachōsia (Arachōsia), from Ancient Greek Ἀραχωσία (Arakhōsia), from Iranian. Compare the Old Persian name of the place: (Harauvatiš, literally “rich in waters/lakes”).

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Arachosia Sentence Examples

  • The ruins at Ulan Rob At, supposed to represent the city Arachosia, are in its basin; and the lake known as Ab-i-Istada, the most probable representative of Lake Arachotus, is near the head of the Tarnak, though not communicating with it.

  • In the valley of the Tarnak are the ruins of a great city (Ulan Robat) supposed to be the ancient Arachosia.

  • Demetrius (c. 190 B.C.) is supposed to have reigned in Arachosia after being expelled from Bactria, much as, at a later date, Baber reigned in Kabul after his expulsion from Samarkand.

  • The first Mahommedan attempts at the conquest of Kabul were unsuccessful, though Seistan and Arachosia were permanently held from an early date.

  • Probably it was the old tribal name; Arachosia being the local designation.

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