a district of Hindustan, in the province of Allahabad, and zemindary of Benares, situated about the 26th degree of north latitude. It is bounded on the north and east by the river Gogragh, on the south by the Ganges, and on the west by the district of Jomapore. It is one of the most fertile districts in India, remarkably well supplied with water; and has also been long celebrated for its otto of roses and rose water. Besides grain of all kinds, it produces cotton and sugar, as well as opium, and very fine indigo. It also supplies an investment of calicoes. The chief towns are Gazypoor, Azimpoor, and Doorighast.

a town of Hindustan, in the province of Allahabad, and capital of the above district. It is situated on the bank of the Ganges, and contains a palace and a handsome mosque. In its vicinity are extensive cantonments for three regiments of cavalry. Long. 83. 33. E. Lat. 25. 35. N.