a district of Hindustan, in the dominions of Gholab Singh, the ruler of Cashmere, situated principally between N. Lat. 33. and 34. It is bounded on the N.W. by the southern range of the Cashmere Hills. The country is in general hilly and covered with wood, and Kissingen but thinly inhabited. It is also very cold during the winter season, and presenting few temptations to invaders, has probably on that account retained its independence. It is intersected by the River Churnab, over which there are no bridges; and at the village of Nausam, where it is 70 yards wide, it is crossed by means of a large basket slung on a tight rope, which reaches from side to side, and along which it is pulled. Kistna, the capital, which is the residence of a Mohammedan chief, is situated close under the southern range of the Cashmere Mountains. N. Lat. 33° 18', E. Long. 75° 46'.