a town of Asia, in the kingdom of Bengal, seated on the most westerly branch of the river Ganges. It is of large extent, reaching about two miles along the river-side, and drives a great trade in all the commodities of that country; affording rich cargoes for 50 or 60 ships annually, besides what is brought on carriages to the neighbouring towns. Saltpetre is brought hither from Patna in velfels above 50 yards long and five broad. The inhabitants are chiefly Indians; but there are also Portuguese, English, and other Europeans. E. Long 87° 55'. N. Lat. 22° 0'.