History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c38.s1.t1.22
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c38.s1.t1.22
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Daṇḍa of 96 aṅg is equal to the height of the normal man. It was used also for measuring areas. Daṇḍa and puruṣa become synonymous during Kauṭilya’s time (Agrawala, 1953, p.256).