a town of Hindustan, in the province of North Canara, presidency of Madras, situated in a bay at the mouth of a navigable river. It was formerly a noted seat of European commerce, and exported great quantities of cloth, but has lately fallen into decay. An English factory was established here in the year 1663, from which a contribution was levied in 1665 by Sevajee, the renowned founder of the Mahratta sway. During the reign of Tippoo the town fell completely into decay. Carwar was ceded to the British in 1779. It is 54 miles south by east of Goa. Long. 74.16. E., Lat. 14.49. N.