Gedrosia

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Gedrosia is the ancient name of an area that corresponds to today's Balochistan province in southwestern Pakistan, from the Indus River to the southeastern edge of modern-day Iran.

It is directly to the south of the ancient provinces of Arachosia and Drangiana, to the east of Carmania and due west of Ancient India.

In 325 BC, Alexander the Great crossed the area on his way back to Babylon after campaigning in the east. Historians say he lost three-quarters of his army to the harsh desert conditions along the way. John Prevas, in his book "Envy of the Gods: Alexander the Great's Ill-Fated Journey Across Asia", says that Alexander wanted to punish his army for refusing to conquer more of India.

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