Thursday, December 4, 2014

Harappan Culture : Weights and Measures

Weights and Measures. Numerous articles used for weiths and measures have been found in Harappan region. They show that weighing mostly depended on units of 16 and its multiples like 64,160,320,640.
The tradition of 16 continued in India till recently. 16 annas made a rupee. 
The Harappans knew the art of measuring . Sticks inscribed with measure marks have been found. One of the sticks made of bronze ahs also been found.

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