The first part of the textbook was released in June. NCERT’s new class nine social science textbook, released on Tuesday, mentions that many kings and princes received swords from goddesses such as Kali, Durga, and Bhavani to resist invasions since the seventh century.The chapter titled "Resistance and Resilience" in the book "Understanding Society India and Beyond-Part 2" outlines successive invasions of the Indian subcontinent since the seventh century."Annamaraja, ruler of Bastar is believed to have received his sword from Manikyadevi (Danteshvari) while Kumara Kampana (Vijayanagara) was believed to have used a goddess-given sword against the Sultanate forces at Madurai. Similarly, Shivaji is also traditionally believed to have obtained a sword from goddess Tulja Bhavani," the chapter reads.The chapter also describes religious traditions in warfare, with the worship of goddesses being a long-standing tradition. Join conversation View All Comments → Share your thoughts in the comments Insightful Agree Disagree Skeptical Concerning Promising Worth Reading Big Development Post Comment Be respectful · TOI community guidelines The first part of the textbook was released in June.According to the chapter cited by PTI, the subcontinent witnessed successive invasions since the seventh century which were driven by territorial expansion and religious motives. It also mentions how and when Indian rulers and communities resisted against Arab, Turkish, Mughal and European forces.According to NCERT chief Dinesh Saklani, Social Science learning at secondary level aims to encourage critical inquiry."Social Science learning at this (secondary) stage is expected to cultivate analytical and discursive abilities, encourage critical inquiry, promote intercultural understanding, and enable learners to participate with confidence and responsibility in civic and social life", Saklani said."It is in this spirit that Understanding Society: India and Beyond, the Grade 9 Social Science textbook for the Secondary Stage, has been conceptualised and developed," he added.
New NCERT book says Indian kings got swords from goddesses to resist invasions
A new class nine social science textbook by NCERT titled 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond-Part 2' delves into India's historical experience with warfare. It emphasizes the cultural worship of deities like Kali and Durga for protection during conflicts, documents invasions from the seventh century, and highlights the valor of Indian rulers against foreign aggressors. This resource aims to enhance analytical thinking and foster intercultural dialogue among secondary students.
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