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Buddam (unit)

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A buddam was a unit of mass used in the pearl trade in Mumbai (then known as Bombay) during the 19th century. One buddam was equivalent to 1⁄1600 of a chow, or 1⁄16 of a docra.

See also

List of customary units of measurement in South Asia

References

"Buddam". Sizes.com. 2 December 2002. Retrieved 2007-02-20.

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