{"product_id":"ancient-indian-weights","title":"Ancient Indian Weights","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edward Thomas\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82 pp\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eYear of Publishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard Bound\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e COSMO PUBLICATIONS\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788130712093\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• This work explores the ancient system of Indian weights, which, despite its local development, holds significant importance in the study of national metrologies due to its independent organization and historical relevance.\u003cbr\u003e• The Indian weights system, with its early and well-documented definitions, is a unique subject of investigation. The definitions were written in ancient texts, and the system's significance is acknowledged even in the European context.\u003cbr\u003e• The text has particular interest for numismatists as it contains specific references to the weights defined in the authoritative Hindu legal text, the \u003cem\u003eManava Dharma Shastra\u003c\/em\u003e, which is considered a key document for understanding the ancient Indian metrology.\u003cbr\u003e• The work, although the exact date of its origin is uncertain, offers a glimpse into a society well before the final compilation of these laws, around 400 B.C., as speculated by scholars.\u003cbr\u003e• By examining this ancient system, the book provides valuable insights into the early development of measurement systems and their societal impact in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cosmo Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49765861982512,"sku":"DRG.CosmoPub_9788130712093","price":322.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/cosmo-publications-book-default-title-ancient-indian-weights-40750687846704.webp?v=1775979282","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/ancient-indian-weights","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}