Who invented badmiton?

Badminton's origins can be traced back to the 5th century BC in ancient Greece and China, where games involving hitting a feathered shuttlecock with battledore-like rackets were played as early as 400 BC. The modern version of badminton was invented in the mid-19th century in India, where it was commonly played by British military officers. The game quickly gained popularity in England, where it was initially called "Poona" after the city of Pune in India. The Badminton Association of England was founded in 1893, and the first All England Open Badminton Championships were held in 1899.