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It is stated (chap. XXXIX) that the height of the door should be twice its width (line 14). But various alternative measures are also given (see 17-18). The height may vary from 1½ cubits to 7 cubits (7). The height of the smaller doors vary from one cubit to three cubits (9-10). The height of the windows which are sometimes made in place of smaller doors vary from half a cubit to two cubits. This measurement is prescribed for doors in the Jāti class of buildings (28). Such other measurements are given to doors of buildings of the Chhanda, Vikalpa, and Ābhasa classes (29 f). The pillars, joints, planks and other parts of doors are described at great length (50 f., 111-163). Doors are generally of two flaps ; but one-flaped doors are also mentioned (98).