a celebrated town and fort of Hindostan, in the province of Lahore, situated on the eastern bank of the Indus, which is here from three fourths to one mile across. It is the place where Alexander, Tamerlane, and Nadir Shah crossed the river in advancing eastward into India. The emperor Akbar built the present fortress in 1581. The fortress still retains the ancient name of Varanas or Benares, though it is more generally known by that of Attock. Long. 71° 15'. E. Lat. 33° 6'. N.

ATTORNEY AT LAW answers to the procurator or proctor of the civilians and canonists. He is one who is put in the place, stead, or room of another, to manage his matters of law.