a town of Hindustan, in the province of Delhi, and district of Sirhind, and the residence of one of the Sikh chiefs. It is a place of considerable extent, and is now the most flourishing town in the district. It is surrounded with a strong mud wall, and has in the centre a square citadel, which contains the palace of the rajah or chief. It is said to have been founded about the year 1465, by Rai Ram Deo. It contains numerous tombs of devout Mohammedans. Long. 75. 38. E. Lat. 30. 18. N.