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Arctic Quote by Megasthenes

“India then being four-sided in plan, the side which looks to the Orient and that to the South, the Great Sea compasseth; that towards the Arctic is divided by the mountain chain of Hmdus from Scythia, inhabited by that tribe of Scythians who are called Sakai; and on the fourth side, turned towards…” quote by Megasthenes
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“India then being four-sided in plan, the side which looks to the Orient and that to the South, the Great Sea compasseth; that towards the Arctic is divided by the mountain chain of Hmdus from Scythia, inhabited by that tribe of Scythians who are called Sakai; and on the fourth side, turned towards the West, the Indus marks the boundary, the biggest or nearly so of all rivers after the Nile.”

Megasthenes

About This Quote

Describes India's geographic boundaries and neighboring regions.

In simple terms: India is surrounded by seas, mountains, and rivers.

Key Takeaway

Understand India's strategic geographic position.

Themes

geography history trade culture strategic boundaries mountains rivers seas

Mood

informative academic neutral

Type

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When to use this quote

  • education
  • travel planning
  • historical research
  • policy analysis

Key Concepts

regional politics ancient trade routes environmental geography

Questions to Reflect On

  • How did geography shape ancient India?
  • What modern implications exist?
A Different Perspective

Geographic descriptions can be outdated.

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