DU drops Delhi Sultanate paper from revised PG history syllabus under NEP
The paper covered the emergence of the Sultanate, systems of political authority, and the political, religious and cultural developments of the 13th and 14th centuries
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Etched in stone, memory of First Battle of Panipat slowly withering away
Panipat, known globally for its handloom products, was the battlefield for three historic battles in 1526, 1556 and 1761 respectively. Its land bore witness to the end of a dynasty and the era of the Delhi Sultanate as well as...
India
NCERT Class VIII textbook: Forgotten heroes, Sikh Gurus' defiance of Mughal persecution in focus
The new NCERT textbook highlights resistance and resilience in Indian history, featuring figures like Maratha leaders, Sikh Gurus, and those involved in tribal uprisings. It offers critical portrayals of historical figures, including Mughal rulers, while emphasizing themes of religious intolerance and colonial-era revolts.
India
Amid textbook row, NCERT says facts in Class VIII book from 'primary sources'
NCERT defends its Class VIII social science textbook, stating the content on Mughals and the Delhi Sultanate is sourced from reliable academic materials. The goal is to foster critical understanding of India's past, acknowledging complexities and adding a 'note on history's darker period' to avoid prejudice. Historians offer differing perspectives on the issue of historical accuracy and interpretation.
India
NCERT's Class VIII textbook introduces students to Delhi Sultanate, Mughal era
The new NCERT Class VIII textbook presents Mughal rule as a blend of brutality and tolerance, with Babur as ruthless and Aurangzeb as a military ruler who reimposed taxes on non-Muslims. The book acknowledges religious intolerance and highlights resistance movements while portraying leaders like Shivaji Maharaj positively.
