Archive · 7 Dec 2025
NCERT Expands Ghaznavid Invasions in Class 7
The new Class 7 NCERT social science textbook has a bigger section about the Ghaznavid Invasions, led by Mahmud of Ghazni.
It talks about how he attacked many places in India, destroyed temples, and hurt many people.
The book also mentions how he wanted to spread his version of Islam.
There are new details about the destruction of important places like the Somanatha Shiva temple and the Nalanda university.
The book explains that historians sometimes focus more on wars and bad events than good ones, but it's important to learn from these events to avoid them in the future.
The new textbook is part of updates to make education better according to new policies.
New Class 7 NCERT textbook expands section on Ghaznavid Invasions led by Mahmud of Ghazni.
Details Mahmud's 17 campaigns, destruction of temples, and slaughter of civilians.
Includes quotes from historians Al-Utbi and Al-Biruni about Mahmud's actions.
Adds information on the destruction of Nalanda and Vikramashila universities.
Textbook aligns with National Education Policy 2020 and National Curriculum Framework 2023.
- Who
- NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)
- What
- Expanded section on Ghaznavid Invasions in Class 7 textbook
- When
- New textbook released on Friday (ongoing academic session)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To provide a more detailed historical context and analysis of the Ghaznavid Invasions
- Textbook
- Class 7 NCERT social science textbook
- Focus
- Ghaznavid Invasions, Mahmud of Ghazni
- Pages
- 6 pages including boxes and pictures
- Previous Edition
- One paragraph on Mahmud of Ghazni
- New Details
- Destruction of temples, civilian slaughter, slave markets
- Historical Context
- Includes quotes from Al-Utbi and Al-Biruni
- Additional Content
- Destruction of Nalanda and Vikramashila
- Educational Policy
- Aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF 2023
