Trade and Trade Routes in Ancient India c8.6

c8.6

The tribes inhabiting Herat in the time of Alexander were different than those living in the time of Herodotus. According to Arrian the Sargatians lived in the marshes of the Helmand. The Ariaspioi lived in Seistan. Whatever might have been the situation, Alexander was not troubled by the people of Kandhar. From their country Alexander took the northern route which has not yet been explored. This route was inhabited by barbaric tribes who are termed as Indians by Arrian. According to Foucher they may be identified with the Sattagydai or the Hazaras of modern time.