a town and fortress of the South of India, province of the Carnatic. The port is situated on a rock 200 feet high, and a mile in circumference at the bottom. It was taken by the Mahratta chief, Sevagee, in 1677; and during the Carnatic wars of the last century, was a strong post. Long. 79. 5. E. Lat. 11. 10. N.