Shatranj
शतरंज
sha-TRANJ
Shatranj (शतरंज) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a traditional board game similar to chess. In crosswords it is the 8-letter answer SHATRANJ (8).
Meaning & usage
Shatranj is a strategic board game that is a precursor to modern chess, originating from ancient India. It was played on an 8x8 grid and involved two players who moved pieces with distinct abilities. The game has deep historical roots in Indian culture and was later adopted and modified in Persia and the Arab world, influencing the development of chess as we know it today.
In a sentence
The two friends spent the afternoon playing Shatranj in the park, enjoying the challenge it presented.
Shatranj as a crossword answer
Shatranj is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional board game similar to chess” (8)
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