History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c40.s2.8
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c40.s2.8
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c40.s2.8
*Measures of Capacity*:—Here the standard was furnished by the *kudava*, a vessel described as 3 *angulis* long, 3 *angulis* broad, and 1½ *anguli* deep,—with a cubical capacity of 13½ cubical *angulis* 4 *kudavas* = 1 *prastha*, 4 *prasthas* = 1 *adhaka* 4 *adhakas* = 1 *drona*, and 4 *dronas* = 1 *khari* or *bhara*.