Social and Political Life in the Vijayanagara Empire (A.D. 1346 – A.D. 1646) v2.c26.s2.42
Social and Political Life in the Vijayanagara Empire (A.D. 1346 – A.D. 1646) v2.c26.s2.42
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*Angula*, S. K. The thumb; a finger's breadth; a measure equal to 8 barley corns. 12 *angulas*=1 *vitasti* or span: 24 *angulas*=a hasta or cubit. (*Ap.* p. 21.) See below under *Kol*, *Kōlu*. [According to Dr. Fleet, 1 *angula*=1 inch; 1 *vitasti*=9 inches; 1 *hasta*=2 *vitasti*=18 inches. *Arth.* p. 520.]