Hissar
a province of Bokhara, from Mountains. This range forms its N. boundary. The soil is fertile, and yields wheat, flax, cotton, rice, and garden fruits. Copper and rock-salt abound. sheep to Bokhara. The main route from India to Bokhara passes through the province. The province was annexed by han river. Its people are noted sword tal is the town of Hissar, on the Kafirnimakers. Pop. about 10,000. makers. Pop. about 10,000. that name in the Punjab, on the Westthat name in the Punjab, on the Western Jumna canal, 102 miles W. of Delhi. Pop. about 20,000. The district of Hisnir desert, has an area of 3,540 square miles, and its fertile soil produces rice, millet, barley, grain, wheat, etc.; but the crops are entirely dependent upon the rainfall. Pop. about 500,000. Area of about 1,400,000.