Rooks and Pawns

The article discusses origination of chess in India during Gupta Empire which migrated along trade routes changing its name and design and mentions chess piece made from sandstone dating back to 700 C.E.

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Published in:Biblical archaeology review
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Soc. [2020]
In: Biblical archaeology review
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B India / Chess players / Chess / Geschichte 700 v. Chr.
IxTheo Classification:KBM Asia
ZA Social sciences
Further subjects:B Chess
B Sandstone
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Summary:The article discusses origination of chess in India during Gupta Empire which migrated along trade routes changing its name and design and mentions chess piece made from sandstone dating back to 700 C.E.
ISSN:0098-9444
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblical archaeology review