Guz
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A guz is an obsolete unit of length used in parts Asia. It is a regionally variable measurement, corresponding culturally to the yard. Values of the guz range from:
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[edit] India
In India, the value varied (also called a gudge)
- 36 inches (91.44 cm) in Bengal
- 27 inches (68.58 cm) in Mumbai (formerly Bombay)
- 33 inches (83.82 cm) in Chennai (formerly Madras)
- 33 inches (83.82 cm) for the Government Survey Guz
After metrication in the mid-20th century, the unit became obsolete.
[edit] Nepal
[edit] Persia
In Persia (now Iran), a guz was defined as 2 cubits (91.44 cm). It was also known as the gueza or zer.
- 41 inches (104.14 cm) was the common guz
- the government standard guz was 36.5 inches (92.71 cm)
- the Retail trade Standard was 25 inches (63.5)
[edit] Arabia
- In Arabia it varied between 27 and 37 inches (68.58 to 93.98 cm)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
Guz. Sizes, grades, units, scales, calendars, chronologies. Retrieved on January 20, 2007.
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