a town of Hindustan, and the chief town of a district in the Balaghaute ceded districts, situated in the middle of a very extensive plain. This district extends along the south side of the Toombuddra river, and is situated between the 15th and 16th degrees of north latitude. It was ceded to the British in 1800, and was then in a very desolate state; but, under the influence of regular government, it has since greatly recovered. The town is situated on the south side of the Toombuddra river. Long. 77. 58. E, Lat. 15. 50. N. This town was in 1752 the capital of a Patan state, and is still the residence of a Patan chief, who is tributary to the Company. It is 279 miles S.S.W. from Madras, the same distance from Seringsapatam, and 127 miles travelling distance from Hyderabad.