Akbar was a 'rapist', says Rajasthan education mantri, cites 'historical narratives'

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The BJP leader announced plans for a committee to scrutinise. school textbooks. to detect and remove contents that "may portray national heroes negatively or instil a sense of inferiority among students"...

Based on my readings, he was indeed a rapist," Dilawar said, when asked if his assertions were supported by historical evidence.. To a question on why this claim does not appear in any history document or textbook, the minister replied: "I encountered this information during my past readings (of historical accounts), and my circle(of people) has come across similar narratives."..

Our goal is to ensure that textbooks refrain from demeaning national heroes or fostering a sense of inferiority among students..

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