a strong town and celebrated fortress of Hindustan, and capital of the above district. It is built of stone on the top of a lofty mountain, is five miles in circumference, and is well supplied with water from several tanks which are inclosed within it. It is surrounded by a thick wood, which, though it adds to its strength, renders it unhealthy. This fort has been often besieged, but generally without success. The celebrated Mahmood of Ghizné attempted its capture in 1024, but without success; and Lhen Shah, the Afghan who expelled the Emperor Humayon from the throne of Hindustan in 1545, was slain in attempting to take it. From the want of a battering train in the early periods of Indian history, it was found impracticable to take so strong a fortress; and the siege was generally converted into a blockade, though ultimately without success. A garrison of 5000 men would be required to defend the works. In 1810 the British laid regular siege to the fortress, which had become a rallying point for all the banditti of the country; but they were repulsed with great slaughter in an attempt to carry this stronghold by storm. So intimidated, however, was the garrison by their determined efforts, that they evacuated the place during the night. Since this period it has been garrisoned by a battalion of native infantry and a detachment of European artillery. There are fa-