Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography/Adraistae

​ADRAISTAE (Ἀδραϊσταί), a people of N. India (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. Arab. v. 22. §3) Lassen identifies them with the modern Arattas (Pentapotamia, p. 25). [ P. S. ]

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