a strong fortress of Hindoostan, in the Mysore kingdom. It is situated on the summit of a vast rock, measuring about half a mile in perpendicular height, its base being upwards of eight miles in circumference, and divided by a chasm at the top, by which it is formed into two hills, each having a peculiar kind of defence. They answer the purpose of two citadels which are capable of being maintained, independent of the lower works, which are remarkably strong. It was, however, taken by the gallantry of British troops in the year 1791, after a siege of seven days continuance. It is 18 miles west of Bangalore. See INDIA, No 167.