NCERT Replaces European Revolutions with Medieval India History in Class 9 Textbook
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Curriculum shift towards regional resistance and medieval history: a GS1 History and Culture angle.
Why in news
NCERT released a new Class 9 Social Science textbook replacing European Revolutions with a focus on India's medieval history and regional resistance movements.
Background
The new textbook covers the period between 1,000 and 1,700 CE. It specifically highlights the persecution of Sikh Gurus under Mughal emperors and the Jat Uprising of 1669.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe medieval history period covered in the new NCERT textbook spans from 1,000 to 1,700 CE.
- PlaceThe Jat Uprising of 1669 is featured as a key regional resistance movement.
- PostThe textbook includes content on the persecution of Sikh Gurus under Mughal emperors.
Prelims practice question
Which specific regional resistance movement from 1669 is featured in the new NCERT Class 9 textbook?
- (a)Sikh Confederacy
- (b)Jat Uprising
- (c)Mysore Rebellion
- (d)Maratha Confederacy
Show answer
Answer: (b) Jat Uprising — The note specifies the Jat Uprising of 1669 as a key regional resistance movement in the new textbook.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of incorporating regional resistance movements and medieval history into the school curriculum to foster a nuanced understanding of Indian identity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Pedagogical shift: Moving from Eurocentric revolutionary narratives to indigenous historical agency
- Historical nuance: Balancing narratives of conflict and cooperation during the Mughal era
- Identity formation: Using regional uprisings like the Jat Uprising to illustrate local resistance
Keywords: Pedagogical shift · Historical agency · Regional resistance · Curriculum design · Historiography
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