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Which among the following games was very popular in ancient India?

Chess

Hockey

Cricket

Football

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Explanation:

One of the most ancient games that originated in India, Chess was initially called 'Ashtapada'. The game then came to be called as 'Chaturanga' during the rule of Gupta Empire. Persians who travelled to ancient India had picked up the game and named it as 'Shatranj'.