Nalva Explained

Nalva (from Sanskrit Sanskrit: नल्व) is a measure of distance equal to 400 Hastas (Cubits).[1] That is equal to 9600 Aṅgula, which is believed to be equal to approximately 180 metres.

Used in Mahābhārata.

Notes and References

  1. According to Nīlakaṇṭha Caturdhara, nalvo - hasta-catuḥ-śataṃ

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