Sogdiana

In the early centuries of Mahommedan rule Sogdiana was one of the most celebrated and flourishing districts of central Asia.

The height of the fortress in Sogdiana is double the height of this.

He appears to have been master not only of Bactria, but also of Sogdiana.

In the following year he subdued the whole of Sogdiana, and married Roxana, whom he had taken prisoner.

Alexander conquered both Bactriana and Sogdiana, and planted Grecian cities there.