[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D.](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997) › v1.c33.s3.6 # History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c33.s3.6 History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c33.s3.6 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c33.s3.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c33.s3.6) \*Vahana\* is another term frequently used. \*Śivikā\* or palanquins were also a popular mode of transport. This is referred to by Dasaratha as a means of transport for desert and forest. Sita is said to have been brought in a palanquin, after the war. The bow of Janaka, the \*Rudradhanus\*, is said to have been brought in an iron wagon with 8 wheels drawn by 800 men. - [Previous: v1.c33.s3.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c33.s3.5) - [Next: v1.c33.s3.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c33.s3.7) - [Up: v1.c33.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c33.s3) ## Cites (1) - [Vālmīkirāmāyaṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.ramayana.valmiki) — Vālmīki, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c33.s3.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c33.s3.6) · Pramāṇa