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JULT:IN CAVTOMME VI- JUNDLANA. 13 smaller towns with any export trade; and there is probably no large firu at Lahore, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Pind Dadan Khán, or even Bhiwání and Delhi, which has not its agents at Múltán. The trade of Múltán comprises every article of produce, manufacture, and consumption in the whole Province; the chief imports being cotton and other piece-goods; while the main staples of export are sugar, cotton, indigo, and wool. Leaving out of consideration what the city requires for its own use, the use of Múltán as a trade centre seems to be to collect cotton, wheat, wool, oil-seeds, sugar, and indigo from the surrounding country, and to export them to the south; to receive fruits, drugs, raw silk, and spices from Kandahar traders, and to pass them on to the east. The Afghán traders take back indigo, European and country cotton cloth, sugar, and shoes. Múltán receives European piece-goods and European wares generally, and distributes them to the western Districts and in its own neighbourhood. The total value of the imports, as shown in the municipal returns for 1881-82, was £871,435, and of the exports, £100,121. The chief local manufactures are silk and cotton wearing and carpet-making; country shoes are also made in large quantities for exportation. The glazed pottery and enamel work of Múltán, although not industries on a large scale, have a high reputation. Múltán.-Cantonment in Múltán District, Punjab; 11 mile east of the city. Lat. 30° 1' 15" N., long. 71° 28' E. Population (1881) 11,203, namely, males 7900, and females 3303. Usually occupied by a European regiment of infantry and a battery of artillery, and by two regiments of Native infantry. See previous article. Máltán.-Town in Dhár State, Bhopawar Agency, Central India; situated on the Ratlan-Dhar road, 5 miles from Badnáwar and 36 from Dhár city. The residence of a thúkur or chief, who is related to the Rahtor Rajput chiefs of Ratlam State, and on this account enjoys the high consideration of the people. He holds 29 villages from Dhár State, for which he pays a tribute of £1804. The soil is rich, water is abundant, and opium and wheat are produced in considerable quantities. Revenue of the chief, £6200. Mundargi.—Town in Gadag Sub-division, Dharwar District, Bonbay Presidency. Population (1881) 3826. Mundargi is situated at the base of a hill on which stands a ruined fort, about 24 miles south-east of Gadag town. Its position on the Nizam's frontier has helped it to grow into a large market town. Post-office, and two schools with 365 pupils in 1883-84. Mundhri. — Town in Tarorá tahsil, Bhandará District, Central Provinces. Population (1881) 2314, namely, Hindus, 2046; Kabirpanthis, 124; Muhammadans, 92 ; and aboriginal tribes, 52. Mundlána.--Town in Gohána tahsil, Rohtak District, Punjab;