What has changed in the NCERT books about the Mughals so far? Here is the complete list

NCERT Books: These changes have been made in the NCERT history books about the Mughals so far. Let us tell you complete information about this in detail.

The study of history in India is not limited to just knowing the events. How to teach it has also often been a matter of controversy. Especially about the Mughals, there have been frequent changes in school books. Sometimes, the Mughals were described as the glorious ruling class of India. Sometimes they have been shown as foreign invaders. Now once again both the language and perspective of the books have been changed.

In the new NCERT 8th class books, information about Babur, Akbar and Aurangzeb has been presented in a new way. Some things have been removed and many new things have been added. What has been changed in NCERT books about the Mughals so far. Let us tell you information about this.

These things have changed

Many important things related to the Mughals have been changed in NCERT's 8th class social science book. Now Babur has been shown as a cruel and ruthless ruler. Earlier he was only described as the founder of the Mughal Empire. In the new book about Akbar, it has been written that he was a strange mixture of cruelty and tolerance. Whereas earlier he was shown as a liberal ruler and an example of religious tolerance.

At the same time, Aurangzeb has now been described as a ruler who destroyed temples and gurudwaras. Whereas earlier only his religious policies were mentioned in the books. Apart from this, the story of Babur's expansion of power in India has also been presented in a more aggressive manner. Overall, an attempt to change the image of the Mughals is clearly visible in the books. Many types of discussions have started regarding this change.

Changes made under the new education policy

The religious atmosphere of India of that period has also been presented in a different style in the new books. Attacks on temples and educational centers have been mentioned. The looting of villages and military campaigns have also been clearly written. Special words have been used for Babur, Akbar and Aurangzeb. Due to which their image seems to change a lot.

However, an important thing has also been added in the book that it is not right to blame anyone in today's time for any incident of history. NCERT has made this change under the new education policy 2020. So that the students can be explained the perspective behind the events along with the facts. This change can have a big impact on the education system.