Bactria

[bak-tree-uh]

noun

an ancient country in W Asia, between the Oxus River and the Hindu Kush Mountains. Capital: Bactra.

Related formsBac·tri·an, adjective, noun

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Historical Examples of bactria

In a few days I'll send him back to Asia and make him satrap of Bactria.
An Egyptian Princess, Complete
Georg Ebers
Their principal river is Ortogordomaris, which rises in Bactria.
The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus
Ammianus Marcellinus
Euripides is the first to speak of Dionysus' march to Persia and Bactria.
The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6)
Max Duncker
And then after is Hircania, Bactria, Iberia, and many other kingdoms.
Early Travels in Palestine
Arculf et al.
They are spoken of in Arrian as Indians who dwelt near Bactria.
The Fifteen Decisive Battles of The World From Marathon to Waterloo
Edward Creasy

British Dictionary definitions for bactria

Bactria

noun

an ancient country of SW Asia, between the Hindu Kush mountains and the Oxus River: forms the present Balkh region in N Afghanistan

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