The Khasis by P. R. T. Gurdon
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page 74 of 307 (24%)
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1 Hali = 4 oranges. 8 Halis = 1 Bhar. 100 Bhars = shi spah (one hundred) = 3200 oranges. At Shella the computation is slightly different, being as follows:-- 1 Gai = 6 oranges. 5 Gais + 2 oranges = 32 oranges. 4 Bhars = 1 hola = 128 oranges 27 holas + 2 bhars = shi spah (100) = 3,520 oranges. By another method of calculation the _spah_ consists of 3,240 oranges. The price per _spah_ varies from about 10 rupees in good years to Rs. 40, when the orange harvest has been a poor one. The lime is also cultivated, not separately, but along with the orange. The lime can be grown with success at a higher altitude than the orange. There is extensive betel-nut and _pán_ cultivation on the southern slopes of the hills. The betel-nut tree is cultivated in the same manner as in the plains, except that the trees are planted nearer to one another. The trees bear when eight to ten years old. A portion of the crop is sold just after it has been plucked; this is called _u 'wáí kháw_, and is for winter consumption. The remainder of the crop is kept in large baskets, which are placed in tanks containing water, |
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