Nalva
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Nalva is a measure of distance equal to 400 Hastas (Cubit
s). That is equal to 9600 Aṅgula
, which is believed to be equal to approximately 18 metres.
Used in Mahābhārata
.
Cubit
The cubit is a traditional unit of length, based on the length of the forearm. Cubits of various lengths were employed in many parts of the world in Antiquity, in the Middle Ages and into Early Modern Times....
s). That is equal to 9600 Aṅgula
Angula
The word Angula may refer to one of the following:* Aṅgula, a measure equal to a finger's breadth* Eel, a biological order of fish* Nahas Angula, current Prime Minister of Namibia....
, which is believed to be equal to approximately 18 metres.
Used in Mahābhārata
Mahabharata
The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India and Nepal, the other being the Ramayana. The epic is part of itihasa....
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