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What is the Indian term for a chess game, often used in ancient Indian contexts?
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Chaturaji
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- Chaturaji
- Shatranj
- Ashtapada
- Gati
Explanation & Context
Chaturaji is considered an ancient Indian precursor to chess, played on an 8x8 board with four players, representing the four divisions of the Indian army. Shatranj is the Persian name for chess.
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