Write about the history of sports equipment and toys in ancient India
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Introduction: The various colourful equipments and things that are used for
entertaining and educating children are called toys. In India, toys were made even
during the ancient period.
i. Clay toys made from clay have been found in the archaeological excavations of
ancient places. It was noted that these toys were made either by hand or by using
moulds.
ii. References of dolls can be found in the ancient Indian literature.
iii. In Kathasaritsagara, has very interesting descriptions of games and toys.
iv. In addition, a Sanskrit play by Shudraka is named as Mrichchhakatika which
means a clay cart.
v. In India, there are regional traditions of making dolls. For e.g. In Maharashtra,
dolls were made of wood which were known as Thaki.
vi. In ancient period, dolls were exported to Rome. An ivory doll made by Indian
craftsmen was found in the excavation of Pompeii, an ancient city in Italy which
is dated to 1st century C.E.
Conclusion: From the ancient literature and the archaeological excavations, one can
understand the history of the game materials (sports equipments) and toys in India