an eminent city of the Burman empire, situated on the eastern bank of the Irrawaddy. This city was formerly the residence of a dynasty of kings, and it still contains numerous temples, in a superior style of architecture to those built in later times. Little remains of the city except a brick rampart. It has, however, a good market, well supplied with grain, oil, fish, and vegetables. Long. 94. 35. E. Lat. 21. 9. N.