Rajasthan Education Minister Vows to Burn Books Praising Akbar

Madan Dilawar, Rajasthan's Education Minister, announced on Sunday that books glorifying Mughal emperor Akbar and referring to him as 'great' would be burned. This announcement came during an event in Udaipur. Dilawar argued that comparing Akbar to Maharana Pratap insults the Rajput warrior king and Rajasthan's pride.

Madan Dilawar, Rajasthan's Education Minister, declared on Sunday that any books portraying Mughal emperor Akbar as 'great' would be burned. The announcement was made during his visit to Udaipur, where he addressed an audience at the Vivekanand Auditorium in Mohanlal Sukhadia University.

Dilawar contended that comparing Akbar to Maharana Pratap is an insult to the Rajput warrior king and undermines Rajasthan's pride. He described Maharana Pratap as a protector of the people who never bowed to Akbar, whom he accused of killing many for personal gain.

The minister vowed to scrutinize school textbooks across all classes, stating that any book found glorifying Akbar would be destroyed. Maharana Pratap remains a legendary figure in Mewar for his resistance against the Mughal Empire, particularly in the Battle of Haldighati in 1576.

(With inputs from agencies.)