rash

In Bombay, India, 18th – 19th centuries, a unit of capacity used for salt, about 40644 kilograms, with a volume of about 42,150 liters.

sources

1600 Baskets, or 16 annas, — 1 Rash.

The Bombay almanack
Bombay: printed by John Turner, at the Gazette Press, [1798].

100 Baskets of salt make 1 Anna, or 2½ Tons; and 16 Annas, 1 Rash.

Kelly page 96.

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