dpag tshad
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A measure of distance corresponding to the distance traversed on horse without unyoking. It is sometimes estimated equal to about 4 or 5 miles, sometimes 9 miles.
yojanasA measure of distance, often translated with "league." The exact value is disputed and varies in different sources from 1 to 40km.
The longest unit of distance in classical India. The lack of a uniform standard for the smaller units means that there is no precise equivalent, especially as its theoretical length tended to increase over time. Therefore it can mean between four and ten miles.
The longest unit of distance in classical India. The lack of a uniform standard for the smaller units means that there is no precise equivalent, especially as its theoretical length tended to increase over time. Therefore it can mean between four and ten miles.
yojanasThe yoking distance of oxen, based on the interpretation of the Treasury of Abhidharma (Abhidharmakośa), Ch. 3, vv. 87–88, one yojana may be calculated to be 7.315 metres or 4 miles 960 yds.
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