tola

Meanings

• noun

  A measure of weight in the ancient Indian system, approximately equal to 2.268 kilograms or 5 pounds.

  - "The vendor sold grains by the tola."
  - "The tola is an ancient Indian unit of weight."

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Variants

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tola , tolas

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'tola' is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'tolas' meaning 'balance'. It was used to denote a balance or scale in ancient India, and later came to denote the weight measured on such a scale.

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Trivia

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1. The tola was used extensively in ancient India for trade and commerce.

2. The tola is still used in some parts of India and Nepal for weighing precious metals and gems.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tola system: The ancient Indian system of weights and measures, based on the tola and its subunits.

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Culture

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In ancient India, the tola was an important unit of measurement, particularly for precious metals and gems. It was used extensively in trade and commerce. The tola is still used in some parts of India and Nepal for weighing gold and silver.

How to Memorize "tola"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with a weight of 5 pounds or 2.268 kilograms on it. This is the equivalent of one tola.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tola' with the image of a balance or scale.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tola is a 5 pound scale' to remember the meaning of the word.

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