MEASUREMENT UNITS OF LENGTH, MASS AND TIME IN INDIA THROUGH THE AGES
Journal Title: International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences (IJPSS) - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Measurement has been an essential in human life since the dawn of civilization. Before the introduction of metric system in India there were various measurements units for length, mass and time. A standard of measurement had to be developed which is acceptable to everybody. In this article, an attempt has been made to highlights the measurement units in India during different periods.
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Shailaj Kumar Shrivastava
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