The Economic Times

Indian subcontinent saw invasions driven by territorial expansion, religious motives since 7th century: NCERT book

The new NCERT class 9 social science textbook outlines invasions of the Indian subcontinent from the 7th century. These invasions were primarily driven by territorial expansion and religious motives, impacting various communities. Indian rulers and communities engaged in resistance against Arab, Turkish, Mughal, and European forces during these periods. The textbook emphasizes the resilience and resistance shown by groups such as the Jats and Sikhs.