Despotism of earlier rulers cannot be judged through the lens of liberal democracy simply because the concept of democracy itself was created centuries later. It is essential, instead, to nurture a historical sensibility in students so they can think critically
The NCERT textbook revisions show those behind such actions in poor light. These leave absurd gaps and ignorance of the past in their wake. There is great value in studying our history, including those parts of it that we are uncomfortable with
India is perhaps the only nation in the world that has distorted its history to such an extent that its own native/indigenous religions and cultures are mocked and derided, while the brutal foreign invasions are glorified
Is this government rewriting history or only writing or bringing back the history already written by authoritative historians? It is about “writing of Bharatiya history”, not rewriting of history
Government failed to communicate properly why textbooks need periodic revision. History textbook projections of the “Great Mughals” is at odds both with the lived conditions of their subjects and the neglect of dynasties like the Cholas who left behind architectural marvels like Brihadeshwara temple and enjoyed influence across southeast Asia