a maritime town of the East Indies, at the entrance into the gulf of Cambay. It is divided by the river Daman into two parts; one of which is called New Daman, and is a handsome town, well fortified, and defended by a good Portuguese garrison. The other is called Old Daman, and is very ill built. There is a harbour between the two towns, defended by a fort. It was taken by the Portuguese in 1535. Ship-building is carried on here to a considerable extent, the teak forests being at no great distance. E. Long. 73° N. Lat. 20° 22'.