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Maund

usgb/mɔːnd/Volume
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Old Weight Measure

A maund was a common measure in trade, like pounds or kilos today.

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Spices were often sold by the maund.
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Regional Variations

The exact weight of a maund could vary from one region to another in Asia.

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A maund in India differed from a maund in Persia.
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