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The history of modern times traces the origins of badminton to the 'Poona game' , which was a game that was invented and played by some British officers in the 1860s when they were stationed at the city of 'Poona' in India.
The other Eastern Empire from which playing cards are thought to have originated is India. It is true that India traded with a number of European countries around and along the Mediterranean. However, playing-cards were not known in India until the 16th century, or so the evidence would suggest.