How old is the game battledore and shuttelecock?

Battledore and shuttlecock is an ancient game believed to date back over 2,000 years, with origins traced to early Asian cultures. It was played in various forms in ancient Greece, China, and India. The modern version of Badminton, which evolved from this game, gained popularity in the mid-19th century, particularly in England. Thus, while the game itself is very old, its contemporary iteration has a more recent history.