a town of Hindustan, in the British collectorate of Ahmednagar, within the presidency of Bombay, situated on the Bombay and Agra trunk road, and regarded by Brahmins as the peculiar seat of piety and learning. It contains a great number of ancient Brahminical temples and establishments, very flourishing under the peishwa's sway, and still enjoying great privileges under British rule; although the government has entirely withdrawn from interference with the affairs of the native religious institutions. The population of the town is estimated at 25,000. Distance from Bombay, N.E., 100 miles. N. Lat. 20° E. Long. 73° 47'.