Buddam

Buddam

A buddam is an obsolete unit of mass used in the pearl trade in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) in the 19th century. A buddam equalled 1/1600 chow, or 1/16 docra.

ee also

*List of customary units of measurement in South Asia

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