DAMAN, a maritime town of the East-Indies, at the entrance into the gulph of Cambay. It is divided by the river Daman into two parts; one of which is called New Daman, and is a handsome town, well fortified, and defended by a good Portuguese garrison. The other is called Old Daman, and is very ill built. There is a harbour between the two towns, defended by a fort. It was taken by the Portuguese in 1535. The mogul has attempted to get possession of it several times, but always without effect. E. Long. 72. 35. N. Lat. 21. 5.