Rajdeep Sardesai Vs Gaurav Sawant On Chola Dynasty, Mughal History And Who Should Write India's Past
A television discussion focuses on the revision of Indian history school textbooks, highlighting the debate over whether there is an overemphasis on Mughal history compared
A television discussion focuses on the revision of Indian history school textbooks, highlighting the debate over whether there is an overemphasis on Mughal history compared to southern dynasties such as the Cholas, Chalukyas, and Rashtrakutas. The debate explores if political polarisation prevents the teaching of diverse historical aspects, including environmental movements like Chipko and subaltern studies.
While some argue that school curricula should incorporate more localised histories and state-specific cultures, others assert that southern dynasties have always been part of the syllabus. Furthermore, the discussion touches upon who should write history textbooks, arguing that professional historians, rather than journalists, should handle historical documentation.
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