Measure Of Weight
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This section is from the book "Indian Cookery And Confectionery", by I. R. Dey. Also available from Amazon: Indian Cookery And Confectionery.
Measure Of Weight
16 Annas=1 tola or bhari ( the weight of a rupee ).
16 Annas=6 1/2 drams ( avoir. )=175 grains.
5 Tolas=1 chhatak=2 oz ( avoir. ).
4 Kanch-chas=1 chhatak.
4 Chhataks=1 powa=1/2 lb. ( avoir. ).
4 Powas=1 seer=2 lbs. ( avoir. ).
80 Tolas=1 seer.
40 Seers=1 Maund.
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