a town of Hindustan, in the province of Gujarat, and capital of a district of the same name. It was long the residence of a gang of pirates, who preyed upon the trade and shipping that frequented those seas. They at length received a severe chastisement from the East India Company's marine, and afterwards agreed to respect the British flag. These rude people were accustomed to rely for protection in their piratical adventures upon an idol at the temple of Dwaraca, to which they vowed a large share of the plunder provided they were successful; and they were accordingly instigated to piracy by the priests of the temple, who were large sharers in the booty acquired. The district of Oaka or Oakamundal is situated on the Gulf of Kutch, and separated from the mainland by the swamp called the Rann. The few quiet inhabitants who reside there breed a number of camels, which browse on the shrubs growing around the swamp; but the greater number of the people are pirates. Long. of the town 69° 36' E. Lat. 22° N.