Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Gaurav Gogoi Seeks NCERT Textbook Corrections on Ahom Dynasty
Gaurav Gogoi, a member of parliament, noticed some things in the history books about the Ahom dynasty that he thought were wrong.
He wrote a letter to the education minister to point out these mistakes.
The history book says the Ahoms came from the wrong place and describes some events inaccurately, like the Paik system and a treaty.
Gogoi thinks these mistakes don't show the whole picture of the Ahoms' history and leave out important details about their way of life and legacy.
He wants experts to help fix the book so students learn the correct information about this important part of history.
Gaurav Gogoi, MP, has requested corrections to NCERT textbooks regarding the Ahom dynasty.
Gogoi highlights inaccuracies in the Class VIII history textbook's portrayal of the Ahoms.
He points out errors in the Ahoms' origin, the Paik system, and the Treaty of Ghilajarighat.
Gogoi suggests omissions of key aspects like the Khel system and historical landmarks.
He believes these misrepresentations risk undermining the Ahoms' legacy and Assam's heritage.
- Who
- Gaurav Gogoi, deputy leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
- What
- Gaurav Gogoi flagged historical inaccuracies about the Ahom dynasty in NCERT's Class VIII history textbook.
- When
- In an August 12 representation.
- Where
- In the NCERT textbook.
- Why
- To rectify historical inaccuracies and ensure students understand the Ahom dynasty's history accurately.
Current Textbook's Perspective
Gogoi's Perspective
Ahom Origin
Current Textbook's Perspective
States the Ahoms migrated from present-day Myanmar.
Gogoi's Perspective
Origin is in Mung Mao, a Tai polity in Yunnan, China.
Paik System
Current Textbook's Perspective
Portrays the Paik system as "forced labour".
Gogoi's Perspective
Describes the Paik system as a rotational administrative and military service offering land and advancement.
Treaty of Ghilajarighat
Current Textbook's Perspective
Describes the 1663 Treaty of Ghilajarighat as an Ahom defeat.
Gogoi's Perspective
Calls it a strategic truce that paved the way for expelling the Mughals.
- Person
- Gaurav Gogoi
- Position
- MP and Assam PCC president
- Subject
- NCERT textbook errors
- Dynasty
- Ahom
- Chapter
- Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities