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In this last episode of a two-part segment of the Voice of Bengaluru, host Sowjanya continues the interesting story of the invention of an Indian aeroplane before the Wright brothers invented one - all with the help of Vaimanika Shastra. The story of Shivkar Bapuji Talpade's "Marutsakha" is one of the earliest attempts at building an aeroplane by an Indian inventor before the Wright brothers invented one. Talpade, a Sanskrit scholar and a Vedic scholar, reportedly built an unmanned aircraft in Mumbai in 1895 based on ancient Vedic texts. The Vaimanika Shashtra is often cited as evidence of India's advanced scientific knowledge and technological capabilities in ancient times. It is also seen as evidence of the country's long-standing interest in flight and aerospace technology. The text is believed to have influenced later works in Indian literature and science, including the ancient treatises on architecture and engineering. Despite its many fascinating descriptions of flying machines and aerospace technology, the authenticity of the Vaimanika Shashtra has been a matter of debate among scholars for many years.  Subscribe to this podcast and also follow us here. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rjsowjanya/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/rjsowjanya YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rjsowjanya  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rjsowjanya    Credits: Produced by Spooler Producer - Prathiksha Nehru Audio Editor - Dhananjay Show Host - RJ Sowjanya