History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c27.s3.t2.3
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c27.s3.t2.3
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In the ślokas 85-144 of Śukranīti, comparative dimensions of body parts of horse are given; ślokas 79-82 deals with elephants and 299-300 with bulls. Unit of measurements are Angula or Finger’s width called Muska (4 angulas), Cubit (length of arm) and length of face. Detail of measurements cover lengths, widths, heights, ‘circumferences and spaces and they correspond well to what is given in modern anatomy books.