The Economic Times

NCERT's new Class 9 textbook highlights women rulers and resistance movements in Indian history

The National Council of Educational Research and Training released a new Class 9 Social Science textbook recently. This textbook highlights women rulers, including Queen Naiki Devi and Rani Abbakka Chowta, among others. It also covers resistance movements against foreign invasions, detailing significant episodes in Indian history. The textbook emphasizes the contributions of both male and female leaders during these crucial events.