a large town of Hindustan, in the province of Bahar, and chief town of the district of Sarum, situated on the north bank of the Ganges. It was first entered in 1757 by the British, in pursuit of a French detachment under Mr Law, which had entered into the service of the nabob of Oude. Though the town has but one street passable for wheeled vehicles, it is said to contain a large number of handsome native houses. The place is well situated for commerce, enjoying intercourse by means of the river with all the towns between it and Calcutta. It is 32 miles W.N.W. from Patna. Long. 84° 46'. E. Lat. 25° 46'. N.