a town and district of Hindustan, in the Balaghat ceded territories. The town is 170 miles north by east from Seringapatam. Long. 77. 2. E. Lat. 14. 49. N. The district is situated principally between the 14th and 15th degrees of north latitude. The Hoggyry is the chief river, and the principal towns are Rydroog and Mulkamarroor. This district was ceded to the Company in 1800, and a pension allowed to the polygar's family, to whom it belonged.