Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Opinion: Accuracy of NCERT, and Brutal Muslim Rule in India
Some people are arguing about how history is taught in schools.
The article talks about how new textbooks might not be right about Muslim rulers in India.
Even if the new books are wrong, the article says Muslim rulers were often cruel.
It shares stories of battles and the destruction of temples to show how harsh some rulers were.
The author says that we shouldn't try to make these actions seem normal and points out that some historians have also written about how violent this time was.
They want people to remember the bad things that happened.
NCERT textbook revisions have sparked debate regarding the portrayal of Muslim rule in India.
The article argues that while the NCERT might be inaccurate, Muslim rule involved brutality and oppression.
Examples of brutality include the slaughter of Hindus by Taimur and the destruction of temples.
Historians like Will Durant have described the Islamic conquest of India as exceptionally bloody.
The author emphasizes that the actions of some Muslim rulers should not be normalized.
- Who
- The author, historians, and rulers such as Babur, Aurangzeb, and Taimur.
- What
- An opinion piece discussing the brutality of Muslim rule in India.
- When
- The events discussed happened during the Sultanate and Mughal periods.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To discuss the history of Muslim rule, contrasting it with current historical interpretations.
Left-leaning Historians & Intellectuals
Author's viewpoint
Historical Interpretation of Muslim Rule
Left-leaning Historians & Intellectuals
Try to normalize barbaric Muslim invasions and the ensuing oppressive Muslim rule.
Author's viewpoint
Muslim rule was brutal and should not be considered humane.
- Article Author
- Freelance Journalist
- Focus
- Brutality of Muslim rulers
- Historical figures mentioned
- Babur, Akbar, Aurangzeb, Taimur, Amir Khusru
- Key events
- Sack of Delhi by Taimur, destruction of temples.
- Source
- News18.com