Battle for Historical Integrity: Maratha Royal Descendants Challenge NCERT

Descendants of Maratha royal families filed a PIL against NCERT for removing the Maratha empire map from Class 8 textbooks. The action is deemed arbitrary and threatens students' historical knowledge and cultural identity. The petition seeks restoration of the map, claiming it affects constitutional rights.

Prominent descendants of Maratha royal families, together with concerned citizens, have initiated legal action against the NCERT over the exclusion of the Maratha empire map from Class 8 social science textbooks.

This public interest litigation (PIL) argues that the map, illustrating the empire's 1759 territorial expanse, is essential for historical accuracy and cultural identity.

The petitioners claim the removal process lacked transparency and constitutional adherence, demanding the map's reinstatement in educational curricula nationwide.