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.