NCERT Class 9 Book Highlights Women Warriors and Regional Resistance in Medieval India
The new NCERT Class 9 Social Science textbook, 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond-Part 2,' highlights regional resistance against medieval invasions, focusing on women warriors like Queen Naiki Devi, Rani Abbakka Chowta, and Queen Rudrama Devi. It details Naiki Devi's 1178 victory over Muhammad Ghori, Abbakka Chowta's resistance to Portuguese naval forces, and Rudrama Devi's fight against the Delhi Sultanate. The book also introduces personal finance concepts, including taxation and investment options, to students.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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deccanherald broke this story on 1 Oct, 05:33 pm. Other outlets followed.