Geographical and Economic Studies in the Mahabharata: Upayana Parva c9.79

c9.79

Roshanis, the people of Roshan, 13. See Roshan. Ṛṣikas, 11; identified with Yüe-chi, 13; various theories about their race and language, *ib.*; the story of their migration from Chinese sources; their quarrels with Hiungnu resulting in their defeat, 14-15; journey to west from Kan-su, their home, 15; defeat of Wu-Sun and occupation of their country; driven away by Hiungnu, *ib.*; defeated Saiwang at Lake Issyk-kul but again driven away by Wu-Sun, *ib.*; long trek towards west and the end of the Greek kingdom of Bactria, *ib.*; descended from Candra and Diti according to Mahābhārata, 17; connected with Sakas, Pahlavas, Daradas, Kāmbojas and Paścima-Anūpakas, 18; their relative position in 160 B.C., 23-24 Ruby Mines, in Gharan District, Badakshān, 40 Rudok, gold producing district of Tibet, 81