town of the island of Java, in the East Indies, situated in E. Long. 105° 16'. S. Lat. 6° 20'. It is the capital of a kingdom of the same name, with a harbour and cattle; but the harbour is now so choked up that it is inaccessible to vessels of any great burden. It is divided into two towns separated by a river, and one of them inhabited by the Chinese. Bantam once enjoyed a flourishing trade. It was a great mart for pepper and other spices; but this trade, as well as the power of its sovereign, had fallen to decay. For its history, &c. see Java.