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Makruk
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Makruk, or Thai chess, is a strategy board game that is descended from the 6th-century Indian game of chaturanga or a close relative thereof, and is therefore related to chess. It is part of the family of chess variants.
Makruk set from the early 20th century
Makruk set from the early 20th century
Makruk set from the early 19th century, in which the pawns are made from cowrie shells
Makruk set from the early 19th century, in which the pawns are made from cowrie shells
Makruk set from early Rattanakosin era (late 18th century) with pieces made from albino and black water buffalos' horn
Makruk set from early Rattanakosin era (late 18th century) with pieces made from albino and black water buffalos' horn
Thai men playing makruk
Thai men playing makruk
Chaturanga
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Chaturanga is an ancient Indian strategy board game. It is first known from India around the seventh century CE, but its roots may date 5000 years back, to the Indus Valley Civilization.
Chaturanga from Rajasthan, India
Chaturanga from Rajasthan, India
Krishna and Radha playing chaturanga on an 8×8 ashtāpada
Krishna and Radha playing chaturanga on an 8×8 ashtāpada