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The position of Bukephala still remains to be discussed. According to Strabo,* the city of Bukephala was built on the west bank of the river, where Alexander had crossed it; but Plutarch† says that it was near the Hydaspes, in the place where Bukephalus was buried. Arrian,‡ however, states that it was built on the site of his camp, and was named Bukephala in memory of his horse. Diodorus, Curtius, and Justin leave the exact position undecided; but they all agree that it was on the opposite bank of the river.