Carrying forward the same theory of trying to explain ancient beliefs and myths by conflating these with modern realities, we are also presented ‘evidence’ of the ancients having harnessed nuclear power and inventing flying machines. Apparently, Ravan’s Puskpak Viman is evidence that ancient Indians had managed to fly. References to powerful weapons such as the Brahmastra in our epics is proof that nuclear energy had then been harnessed.
There is also now an unabashed rewriting of history to conform to a majoritarian agenda. Unwelcome historical facts that sit ill with the concept of Rajput valour and other glorious narratives are conveniently changed. There is enough evidence of the Mughal side having won the Battle of Haldighati in the 16th century; but of being unable to capture Maharana Pratap, who escaped. However, the Rajasthan Education Board has approved changes in the Class X history books that will reflect just the opposite: that it was Maharana Pratap and not Mughal King Akbar who won the historic battle.
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