Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c6.s2.51

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c6.s2.51

1. It is called *Caturthī*, as its sides are ¼th of a *puruṣa* (= 120 *aṅgulas*). *Puruṣa* was considered as the standard unit. It represents the height of a man measured by his own finger.

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