The NCERT has launched a new social science textbook for class 8th in line with the national education policy 2020 and national curriculum framework 2023. The brand new textbook highlighted the “brutality” of Mughal rulers and pointed out instances of “religious intolerance ” during the Mughal rule. On the other hand it glorified Marathas. Experts termed it selective glorification and vilification of historical facts and figures. They also said comparing Maratha’s victories over Mughals with the surgical strike is totally out of context.| #InstantAnalysis
NCERT textbook compares raid by Shivaji on Mughals to ‘surgical strike’| #InstantAnalysis
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