Sogdiana
a province of the ancient Persian Empire between the Oxus and Jaxartes rivers: now in Uzbekistan. Capital: Samarkand.
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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.
A Manual of Ancient History | A. H. L. (Arnold Hermann Ludwig) HeerenIn the following year he subdued the whole of Sogdiana, and married Roxana, whom he had taken prisoner.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 of 8 | VariousAlexander conquered both Bactriana and Sogdiana, and planted Grecian cities there.
Historical Sketches, Volume I (of 3) | John Henry Newman
British Dictionary definitions for Sogdiana
/ (ˌsɒɡdɪˈɑːnə) /
a region of ancient central Asia. Its chief city was Samarkand
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