Archive · 22 Nov 2025
RSS Leader Welcomes NCERT's Tweak to History Textbooks
A leader from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) praised changes made by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to history textbooks.
The changes include removing the title 'the great' from Mughal emperor Akbar and Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan.
The RSS leader also talked about the importance of ancient Indian knowledge and the curriculum of Nalanda University.
RSS leader Sunil Ambekar praised NCERT's changes to history textbooks
Epithet 'the great' no longer used for Mughal emperor Akbar or Tipu Sultan
Changes made in 11 classes, more to come next year
Ambekar emphasized the importance of ancient Indian knowledge
He also discussed Nalanda University's curriculum and skills taught
- Who
- Sunil Ambekar, RSS leader
- What
- Praised NCERT's changes to history textbooks
- When
- Friday, unspecified date
- Where
- Orange City Literature festival, Nagpur
- Why
- To discuss changes in history textbooks and ancient Indian knowledge
- Textbooks Affected
- 11 classes, with more changes next year
- Removed Titles
- 'Akbar the Great', 'Tipu Sultan the Great'
- Ancient Knowledge
- Rich resources that can help India and the world
- Nalanda University
- Taught 76 skill-based courses, including farming and urban planning
- RSS's Stance on Ram Temple
- Not just about building the temple, but understanding its cultural significance