Did you know that Snakes & Ladders, a childhood classic, has ancient roots in India? Originally called Mokshapat, this game was invented by the 13th-century Saint Gyandev as a spiritual education tool. Ladders symbolized virtues, while snakes represented vices. #DidYouKnow #india Ministry of Culture, Government of India | Dhanraj Nathwani

The Origin of Snakes and Ladders "Did you know? The beloved game Snakes and Ladders was invented in ancient India The game of Moksha Patam/Pat was originally created by a Marathi Saint and Philosopher Sant Dnyaneshwar/Jnaneshwar in the 13th century in India Originally called Moksha Patam, it was designed to teach moral lessons about virtues (ladders) and vices (snakes). | Gaurav katare