Dhanusha (unit)

Dhanusha is an ancient unit of measuring height used in Jain literature.

Modern units

One Dhanusha equals 3 meter.[1]

References

  1. "Names, Birth Places, Nirvana Places, Lifespans and Heights of the TwentyFour Thirthankars", Jainsamaj.org line feed character in |title= at position 63 (help)


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