The new NCERT Social Science textbook for Class 8 describes parts of the Mughal period as harsh and intolerant. It calls Babur a “brutal and ruthless conqueror” who killed entire city populations, ...

The textbook now includes an important note advising readers not to hold present-day individuals or communities accountable for historical events. The note reads, "No one should be blamed today for ...

The NCERT's newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook has sparked attention with its unflinching portrayal of historical figures, including Babur, Akbar, and Aurangzeb, describing episodes of ...

The National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) on Wednesday detailed its rationale behind modifying some content in its Class 8 social science textbook and said that the facts stated ...

NCERT’s new Class 8 books include a disclaimer on past historical events. Books show both good and bad sides of Mughal rulers like Akbar and Aurangzeb. Books show both good and bad sides of Mughal ...

NCERT Social Science Textbook: The book describes Babur as a brutal and ruthless conqueror. NCERT Social Science Textbook: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on ...

The newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has drawn attention for its unflinching portrayal of the Delhi Sultanate and ...

NCERT Issues Clarification: These books are available for purchase on NCERT's official website. NCERT Issues Clarification On Social Science Textbook 2025: The National Council of Educational Research ...

A map in NCERT’s new Class 8 Social Science textbook has drawn criticism from Chaitanya Raj Singh Bhati, King of Jaisalmer, for inaccurately placing the region under Maratha rule. His objection comes ...