a town of Hindustan, in the native state of Mysore. The place is defended by a strong mud fort and deep ditch, and contains about 700 houses, many of which are inhabited by weavers. It was the birthplace of Hyder Ali. A handsome mausoleum was erected to his memory by his son; and near it a mosque and a college of Mussulman priests. Lat. 13° 8', Long. 78° 10'.