Video - The Wonders of Ancient India

Did you know that the first recorded use of the number zero was in India? It was developed by the ancient mathematician Aryabhata in the 5th century. Indian civilization is one of the oldest in the world, with evidence of human activity dating back to 75,000 years ago. The Indian epic, Mahabharata, is the longest poem ever written with over 100,000 verses. India has the largest postal network in the world, with over 155,015 post offices. The game of chess originated in India as 'chaturanga' in the 6th century. India is home to the world's oldest university, Takshashila, which dates back to 700 BC. So, next time you play chess, remember you're playing a game with ancient Indian roots!