large maritime town of Asia, on the coast of Malabar, in a kingdom of the same name, with a very large and safe harbour. It formerly belonged to the Portuguese, and had a strong fort to guard it; but in 1683, the Dutch, together with the natives, drove them away; and after they became masters of the town, enlarged the fortifications. They have but a very small trade; but there is a town at the bottom of the bay independent of the Dutch, whose prince can bring 20,000 men into the field. The Dutch fort is large; and the governor's lodgings are at a good distance from the gate; so that, when there was a skirmish between the factory and the natives, he knew nothing of it till it was over. E. Long. 78° 10' N. Lat. 12° O.

small kingdom of Asia, on the coast of Malabar, whose king can raise a considerable army. The natives are generally Mahometans; and the country produces pepper, cardamons, ginger, mirabolans, and tamarinds, in which they drive a considerable trade.