a town of Southern India, in the province of Tanjore. This was the ancient capital of the Chola race, one of the oldest Hindu dynasties of which any traces remain, and from whom the whole coast of Coromandel, properly Cholamundel, derives its name. The present town has several wide and airy streets, and extends about two miles in length and one in breadth. The population in 1837 amounted to 30,000. The public bazaar forms a long and wide street, and is well stocked with provisions of all kinds. Distant from the sea-coast 30 miles. Lat. 10.58., Long. 79.26.