Buddam (unit)

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

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Category:Units of mass

Category:Customary units in India

Category:Obsolete units of measurement

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