31 May 2024
- Bhupinder Singh
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India's ancient heritage includes many important inventions. Here are some of the best from India.
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Originating in the Indus Valley Civilization around 2000 BCE, buttons were initially decorative but became essential for fastening clothes, shaping the fashion industry worldwide.
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Originating in Eastern India during the Gupta Empire (280-550 CE) as Chaturanga, chess challenges players' intellect and strategy.
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Used by the Indus Valley Civilization before 1500 BCE, rulers are vital tools for measurement, from classrooms to professional settings.
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Dating back to the Mughal era in 1762, shampoo initially comprised herbs and oils for scalp massages, evolving into a staple of modern hygiene.
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Rooted in morality as 'Mokshapat' or 'Moksha Patamu,' this game illustrates virtue and vice and became popular globally.
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India was the sole source of diamonds until mines were discovered in Brazil in the 18th century, with early references found in Sanskrit manuscripts.
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Described by Pingala around 200 BCE, binary numbers laid the foundation for modern computing, with India hosting leading software hubs.
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