a celebrated fortress and capital of a district of the same name in the Birman empire. The district is situated about the nineteenth degree of north latitude, and the ninety-eighth degree of east longitude. It is fertile and extensive, and constitutes the principality of one of the king's sons. The town is built of wood, and is surrounded by a deep ditch and a stockade. Long. 96.49. E. Lat. 18.50. N.