Kaithal, an ancient town in the Punjab, India, 93 miles NNW. from Delhi. It is connected traditionally with the monkey-god Hanuman, and is called in Sanskrit Kapisthala, the 'abode of monkeys.' It has saltpetre-refineries, and manufactures lac ornaments and toys. It became British in 1843. Pop. 14,754.
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