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In this first episode, we dive deep into the word "رُخ" (Rukh) — a fascinating Urdu and Persian word that means face, direction, and even chariot. But did you know it’s also the origin of the English word “Rook” in chess?

From ancient Indian battlefields to Persian strategy games, and all the way to modern chessboards, this word has traveled through languages, cultures, and time.

📚 In this video, you’ll discover:
The multiple meanings of "Rukh" in Urdu and Persian
Its surprising journey from Chaturanga to Shatranj to Chess
Why the Rook was once an elephant or a chariot
And how one word carries a whole story across centuries

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