a province of Afghanistan, bounded on the north by the province of Balk; on the east, by that of Cabul; on the south, by Buchor and Sablestan; and on the west, by Sigestan. There have been bloody wars between the Indians and Persians on account of this province. In 1650 it fell to the Persians, but is now independent. The inhabitants, who are known by the name of Aghuans, or Afghans, are chiefly a migratory race of shepherds. The country is fertile. See Persia.

the capital of the above province, is seated on a mountain; and being a place of great trade