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ANCIENT INDIAN INVENTIONS THAT ARE STILL RELEVANT TODAY

Published By Moushumi Mahanta | 18 Aug, 2025

Ancient India has gifted the world a remarkable legacy of inventions and discoveries that remain relevant even today.

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Here Are The Ancient Indian Inventions That Are Still Relevant Today:

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Chess

Chess, originally known as "chaturanga" and developed in India around 1,500 years ago, symbolised military strategy through its four types of pieces. Over centuries, it evolved into the global strategy game we play today.

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Yoga

Yoga, originating over 5,000 years ago in the Indus-Sarasvati civilisation, offers physical fitness and mental peace through diverse poses and practices, and has evolved into a comprehensive spiritual discipline. 

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Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery, often regarded as a modern practice, has its roots in Ancient India, where Sushruta detailed facial reconstruction techniques in the Sushruta Samhita around 1000 BC.

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Cotton Cultivation

Cotton was first cultivated in Ancient India over 7,000 years ago. Today, it remains the world’s most popular fabric, with India as the second-largest producer.

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Ayurveda

Ayurveda, one of ancient India’s remarkable contributions, dates back to the Indus Valley civilisation and continues to be practised globally alongside modern medicine.

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