Overview

• All references to the Mughals and Delhi Sultanate have been fully removed from the revised Class 7 NCERT textbooks.
• New chapters focus on ancient Indian dynasties like the Magadha, Mauryas, and Shungas, emphasizing 'Indian ethos' and sacred geography.
• The textbooks incorporate government initiatives such as Make in India, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and the Atal Tunnel, alongside cultural references like the Maha Kumbh participation figures.
• The revisions are part of a phased rollout under the National Education Policy and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, with a second installment expected soon.
• Opposition parties have criticized the changes as 'saffronisation,' accusing NCERT of tailoring content to suit the ruling party's agenda.