An entire chapter on the contributions of the Mughals (a Muslim dynasty that ruled during the medieval period) and their manuscripts has been removed from the Grade 12 history textbook.

Some BJP leaders have defended the textbook changes, including Kapil Mishra, who applauded in an April 3 tweet that Mughal emperors are “not in the history books, they are in the dustbin.”Modi ...

The textbook revisions reflect a broader ideological battle playing out in Indian society: the struggle between inclusive, secular education and ethnocentric nationalism.

The most popular site to visit in India is the Taj Mahal, in Agra. It is one of many Indian architectural landmarks built by the Mughals [File: Manish Swarup/AP After nine years in power, Indian ...

From ancient to modern times, India has played a central role in human history. The Story of India offers educational resources for teachers wanting to use the DVD and the rich content on this web ...

Mr Ahmed says that textbook review is also advocated by scholars to strike the right balance between content and learning outcomes. ... "There is this stress on a Hindu history of India, ...

India’s recent textbook purges show a similar disregard of history and facts with the government seeking to alter how it was traditionally taught and cherry-pick what it wants students to learn ...

Goa’s Class XII will have a new history textbook in 2024-25, detailing its freedom struggle. Approved by the academic council, it follows NCERT guidelines. An orientation for teachers is on July ...