ANJAR, a fortified town of India and the capital of a district of the same name in the native State of Cutch in the presidency of Bombay. The country is arid and is supplied with water by well irrigation. The town is situated nearly iom. from the Gulf of Cutch. In 1921 the population was 13,51o. The town and district of Anjar were ceded to the British in 1816, but in 1822 were trans ferred to the Cutch Government in consideration of an annual money payment which was subsequently remitted.