New NCERT Class 9 textbook describes Mughal “brutality” against Sikh Gurus
- NCERT’s new Class 9 Social Science textbook highlights Mughal persecution of Sikh Gurus and their resistance.
- The book describes the Mughal state’s treatment of Guru Arjan Dev, Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh.
- It also details 17th-century resistance by Jats, saying heavy taxes and exploitation fuelled their revolts against the Mughals.
- The chapter covers resistance by Rajputs, Ahoms and Marathas, including Maharana Pratap and the Battle of Saraighat.
Source: theprint.in
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