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Evidence in Harsha Empire
1 pieces of evidence found.
Id DLP.Evidence.1151
Type Contemporary text
Game Chaturanga
Date 0621-01-01 - 0699-12-31
Rules Name of Chaturanga.
Content Excerpt from Harshacharita by Banabhatta, seventh century. "under this monarch...only bees (shtapada) quarrel collecting dews...only ashtapadas teach the positions of the chaturanga." Mark 2007: 140; Murray 1913: 52.
Confidence 100
Social status Elite
Genders Male
Source Mark, M. 2007. "The Beginnings of Chess." In I. Finkel ed, Ancient Board Games in Perspective. London: The British Museum Press, p. 138–157., Murray, H. J. R. 1913. A History of Chess. London: Oxford University Press.
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