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History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c38.s1.t2.6

History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c38.s1.t2.6

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v1.c38.s1.t2.6

The lesser value of 4000 *daṇḍas* for *yojanas* was possibly not found compatible by the astronomers of 4-5th century. Of course there may be other reasons.