RUNGPORE, an extensive fortress of Hindustan, which is sometimes, but erroneously, called the capital of Assam. Gergong is the real capital, of which Rungpore is only the fort. It is situated on an island, and can only be approached by a bridge, which was built centuries ago, and remains a monument of the abilities of the Bengal artificers who were employed to construct it. Long. 94. 40. E. Lat. 26. 35. N.