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 amid broader textbook revisions that reframe historical figures like Babur, Akbar, and Aurangzeb. The controversy highlights growing concerns over historical accuracy and representation in school curricula. 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 amid broader textbook revisions that reframe historical figures like Babur, Akbar, and Aurangzeb. The controversy highlights growing concerns over historical accuracy and representation in school curricula.
