Indian and Pakistani textbooks present vastly different views of Mughal history, particularly Akbar and Aurangzeb. India’s new texts offer a nuanced view, acknowledging both emperors’ brutality and reform. Pakistan’s texts vilify Akbar while glorifying figures like Sirhindi, and whitewash Aurangzeb, reflecting differing national identities and ideologies.
View More Akbar brutal but tolerant, Babur ruthless: New NCERT textbook on Mughal eraAkbar brutal but tolerant, Babur ruthless: New NCERT textbook on Mughal era
