CUTTACK, the capital of the above district, was formerly fortified, and contained a number of good houses and bazaars; but during the period of its possession by the Mahrattas it fell into decay. Its position is naturally strong, being on a neck of land washed by the Mahanuddy and Gunjoory rivers, and it is a place of some consequence. The low country round the town is under water during the rainy season for a circuit of ten miles, and the station is considered unhealthy. In 1592 it withstood the Mogul arms for nearly a month. Pop. of town estimated at 40,000. Lat. 20. 28.; Long. 85. 55. (E. T.)