a town of Persia, in the province of Kuzistan, occupying both banks of the river Tsh, which is here 240 feet broad. It is surrounded by numerous walls, no- where more than three feet thick, and is nearly two miles in circuit. It contains from 4000 to 5000 inhabitants, and carries on trade with Bassora and with the countries to the east. Lat. 30.18. N.