India's new NCERT textbook frames historical invasions as religion-driven, sparks debate

India's NCERT has released a new Class 9 social science textbook that frames historical invasions as religion-driven and portrays Indian rulers as defenders against foreign aggressors, with divine sanction from goddesses. The content marks a shift in official educational narrative, potentially aligning with the ruling party's historical perspective. This could fuel domestic political debate over education policy and secularism, though its direct market impact is limited.