a strong fortress of Hindustan, in the dominions of the Nizam or ruler of Hyderabad. It stands on a high and rocky hill between the Poonah and Taptee rivers, in one of the provinces recently alienated by the Nizam to the British in aid of the funds required for the maintenance of his military contingent. The fortress consists of a citadel with an inner fort, which fronts the north, where the rock is most inaccessible; the citadel is defended by an outer fort, and both are very strongly fortified; and the ascent by the road is very long and steep, and well defended. Notwithstanding these strong defences, it was taken by the army under General Wellesley, December 14, 1803, after a siege of only two days. It was restored to the rajah on the conclusion of the peace. Gawelgur is 15 miles N.N.W. from Ellichpoor. E. Long. 77° 23', N. Lat. 21° 20'.