1. Snake Ladders
Some historians say that this game was discovered before BC. Some say that it was discovered by saint Gyandev in the 13th century. In ancient times this game was known as Moksha Pattam, Param Padam and Mokshapat. It was believed that a person goes ahead by doing good and bad deeds and wishes to live for 100 years. The British changed the name of this game (Snacks and Ladders) to Snake Ladders.
2. Cards
A game called Krida Patram was played in ancient India. The characters of Mahabharata and Ramayana were made in the leaves. It was played by the people of the royal and upper houses. According to the documents, the cards were also played in Rajputana, Kashyap Meru (Kashmir), Utkala (Odisha), Deccan and Nepal. It is also mentioned in Abu Fazal's Ain-e-Akbari.
3. Chess
According to the historians, the real name of the chess game was Chaturanga. The game was discovered during the Gupta Empire between 280 and 550 AD. The Arabic and Persian documents also mention the Indian game Chaturanga. In Persian it was called chess.
4. Kabaddi
The game of kabaddi is believed to be 4,000 years old. It was discovered in South India. Sanjivani, Gamini, Amar and Punjabi style kabaddi are still held in India.
5. Martial Arts
The martial arts genre originated in India. In different areas it was called by different names. In South India even today it is known as Kalaripayattu. This art of war is considered to be 300 BC old.
6. Ludo
This game also started in India. In many areas of India, even today it is known as Chaucer or Pavwa. The picture of this game, which appeared around the sixth century AD, is also found in the caves of Ajanta.
7. Wrestling
Malla war is considered to be the first and traditional game of India. The expansion of this game has been in ancient India. Balaram, Bhima, Hanuman are famous in the Malla war in ancient Hindu scriptures. It is believed that the Malla caste was so adept at dueling war that no one else could compete with it. Malla caste is known as Lichhibi in Manusmriti.
Hope you will proud to be an Indian..
