The game Chaugan was a medieval form of:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. polo.
Chaugan was indeed a medieval form of polo. Originating in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran), it was a popular equestrian sport, especially among the nobility and in royal courts. Players on horseback used mallets to hit a ball, much like in modern polo. The game spread across Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent, where it was embraced by various rulers, including the Mughals. Chaugan is considered a direct ancestor of the contemporary sport of polo.