the title of the Indian black princes, the remains of those who ruled there before the Moguls. Some of the rajas are said to preserve their independency, especially in the mountainous parts; but most of them pay an annual tribute to the Mogul.

in ichthyology, a genus belonging to the order of amphibia nantes. There are five spiracula below towards the peak; the body is compressed; and the mouth is situated under the head. There are nine species, one of which is the torpedo, or cramp-fish, found in the Mediterranean and Persian Gulph. When touched, it defends itself by a tremulous motion, which benumbs any animal which attempts to injure it.