File:Chaturanga Chess Set.jpg
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| DescriptionChaturanga Chess Set.jpg |
English: Antique finely carved Indian Chaturanga Chess set made from sandalwood. The chess pieces are Indian riders upon various animals. The chess in india originates from 6-7th century,It is also mentioned in Hindu mythology like Mahabharat. The rooks are on elephants, the Knights on horses, the bishops on Camels & the King & Queen on their respective taller elephants. |
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| Author | Chaturaji |
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An antique Indian chess set carved from Sandalwood. It may also be referred as Chaturanga because it first appears in hindu mythology called "Mahabharata"
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| current | 06:49, 25 June 2025 |  | 3,571 × 2,702 (2.11 MB) | smartcommons>Hohum | Colour adjust |
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