Top 7 Things That Were Invented In India.

Buttons

Made from seashells during the Indus Valley Civilization, 2000 BC.

Chess

Invented by Indian mathematician Sessa, surrounded by many stories.

First University of TakshaShila

Established in 700 BC with 300 lecture halls and libraries.

Snakes and Ladders

Originally named ‘Mokshapat’ or ‘Moksha Patamu’ during the British Raj.

Ayurveda

Practiced for 5000 years, gained popularity as contemporary medicine.

Cotton Cultivation

Known as the cotton center since 1800 BC for its light, airy material.

Shampoo

Invented in 1762 by the Mughals, derived from the Hindi word ‘champo’.

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