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ſteps, termed from the names of the owners, who have built fine houſes thereon, Ramgaut, Ranagaut, Pilieegaut, Chowkgaut, and Marattagut, &c.

At the eaſt end of the town, there is a large ſquare of building, called Serai, encompaſſed by walls, and laid out for the reception of travellers of every deſcription; the better fort of people pay for their accommodation: but the poor are entertained free of expence: this laudable inſtitution is ſupported by the voluntary contributions of the merchants of the city.

There are many other handſome dwellings belonging to the different

traders