7 Things you didn't know were invented in India

All know that India invented chess, but did you know Snakes & Ladders was also invented in India? It was called ‘Mokshapat’ where snakes signified evil and ladders signified good. 

Invented during the Mughal era in 1762, shampoos were used to massage the head and were made of herbs and oil. 

Indus Valley civilisation was the first to use a ruler before 1500 BCE. Evidence found during the excavations and the remains show that the rulers were made of ivory and wood. 

Imagine a world without buttons! Impossible. Thanks to Indus Valley civilisation again, we have buttons to keep our outfits intact. 

India was the first nation to mine diamonds and was the only source of diamonds in the world for a long time. It dates back to the 4th century BC. 

All the candy fanatics of the world have India to thank. Crstalysiation of sugar from sugar cane started in India during the Gupta Dynasty and then spread to China by monks. 

’Adesha’ functioned as a cheque and instructed the banker to transfer money to a designated person. The evidence dates back to the Maurya Empire (321 to 185 BC).