[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.350 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.350 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.350 - **Language:** English ### [c5.350](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.350) When Alexander was in India, he learned that a king named Xandrames reigned over the Prasii (Prāchyas) at the city of Palibothra, situated at the confluence of the Ganges and another river called Erranaboas (the Sone). At this time, Sandracottus was young, but he waged war against Alexander's captains, and he raised bands of robbers, with whose help he succeeded in establishing freedom in India. - [Previous: c5.349](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.349) - [Next: c5.351](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.351) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.350](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.350) · Pramāṇa