Bharat’s history is waking up, and it’s about time. 🚀🔥
Alright, let’s cut to the chase. The history taught to Indians? A total mess. What we get in schools is like a bad Bollywood remake—full of unnecessary drama, missing key characters, and directed by the colonizers. The real deal? A lot of it is either whitewashed, oversimplified, or straight-up ignored.
Think about it—India, home to संस्कृत (Saṁskṛt), योग (Yoga), and zero (yes, the number itself!), is often shown as some backward land that needed “saving.” Where’s the glory of Vijayanagar, the genius of Bhāskarācārya, or the trade empires before the British looted their way in? Crickets. Instead, we get chapters romanticizing invaders and downplaying native resistance.
But here’s the twist—Indians aren’t buying it anymore. There’s a growing movement to set the record straight. Scholars, history buffs, and even meme lords are digging up facts, questioning narratives, and reviving India’s real identity. This isn’t about rewriting history; it’s about correcting the footnotes.
So, the fight for Indian identity? It’s not just happening in classrooms, but on social media, in research papers, and even in family WhatsApp groups (because let’s be real, that’s where debates truly get heated). One thing is clear—Bharat’s history is waking up, and it’s about time. 🚀🔥
For decades, Indians have been learning a version of history that feels like a colonial hangover—full of selective storytelling, unnecessary glorifications, and a whole lot of conveniently missing pages. What we get is a half-baked, oversimplified mess that makes India look like it was just sitting around, waiting for someone to come "civilize" it. Spoiler alert: That’s not how it happened.
The Textbook Problem: What They Told Us vs. What’s Missing
Let’s break it down. If you grew up studying history in an Indian school, here’s what you probably learned:
Ancient India? Oh yeah, some vague mentions of the Indus Valley Civilization and then bam! A sudden jump to Mughals.
Medieval India? Mostly about kings who came from outside India, but very little on the resistance by Rajputs, Marathas, or Ahoms.
British Rule? The British came, looted, and left, but hey, they also gave us railways, right? (Because that totally makes up for two centuries of destruction.)
Freedom Fighters? A few names on repeat—Gandhi, Nehru—while many others like Subhāṣ Chandra Bose, Bhāgat Siṅgh, and Rāṇī Lakṣmībāī get token mentions.
What’s missing? The mind-blowing scientific advancements of Bhāskarācārya, Varāhamihira, and Āryabhaṭa, the epic military strategies of Chatrapati Śivājī Mahārāj, the flourishing trade networks of ancient India, or the fact that India was one of the richest civilizations in the world before colonization drained it dry.
The British Legacy: Indian History or Propaganda?
Let’s get real—colonial powers had one job: to justify their rule. And one way to do that was through history books that made India look weak, chaotic, and in need of British "order." This narrative was drilled into textbooks even after independence. Why? Because it suited certain ideological setups.
The result? Indians forgot their own identity. A land that once led in mathematics, medicine, and philosophy started believing it was always “backward.” The Macaulay system of education, introduced by the British, ensured that Indians learned to admire the West and doubt their own heritage.
The Fight for Indian Identity: The Great Awakening
But here’s the twist—Indians aren’t passive students anymore. Thanks to digital archives, independent historians, and social media warriors, people are waking up. Suddenly, old forgotten texts are being revisited, ancient manuscripts are being decoded, and heroes erased from history books are making a comeback.
This is not about rewriting history—it’s about correcting it.
Indian scholars are digging into archives to challenge outdated narratives.
Alternative history books are being published that give a more balanced view.
YouTubers, podcasters, and meme pages are making history cool again (because let’s be honest, memes travel faster than textbooks).
Even government bodies have started taking steps to decolonize education—though there’s still a long way to go.
Through our program Dharma Dialogues we are meeting some really sincere Dharmic (Ethical) warriors who are doing serious research and writing books. One such warrior is Amit Agarwal who has written mind-blowing books as shown below and you can buy them from the online or offline bookstore in your country.
Also, you can listen to our podcast to know amazing facts from the history, security strategies that went right or wrong, things that could have been changed and events that shaped our history.
So, What’s the Solution?
Fixing this isn’t about dumping everything we learned. It’s about adding what was left out, correcting biases, and giving Indians a full picture of their own past.
Decolonize Education – Schools need textbooks that cover all aspects of Indian history, not just the ones that fit a particular narrative.
Encourage Open Discussions – History isn’t just facts; it’s perspectives. Encouraging debates will help students see the whole picture.
Promote Indian Contributions – Whether it’s ancient universities like Nālandā, mathematical concepts like zero, or India’s rich maritime trade, students need to know India’s global influence.
Support Independent Research – The more unbiased historians we have, the better our chances of fixing the narrative.
Why Palaces? Because India Ain’t Just Dust & Cows
Ever noticed how whenever someone talks about India’s history (especially in certain documentaries), they conveniently throw in rickety streets, half-naked kids, and a sad flute playing in the background? Yeah, as if the West has no poverty, no homeless camps, and no shady back alleys.
So, here’s what I did—I flipped the script. Instead of going for the usual "India is poor and struggling" aesthetic, I added images of India’s real historical grandeur—royal palaces, towering forts, and courtrooms where legendary minds shaped civilizations. Because, guess what? India wasn’t always a land of “developing world” clichés, as if this clichés is even sensical.
For centuries, India was one of the richest, most advanced civilizations on the planet. Kings didn’t live in broken shacks, they lived in architectural masterpieces that rivaled anything in Europe. Scholars didn’t scribble in the dirt, they studied in universities like Nālandā, while the West was still figuring out sanitation, yes read the book "Dirty Old London: The Victorian Fight Against Filth". And warriors? They weren’t pushovers—they built empires, defended lands, and set the gold standard for strategy.
So, if someone’s looking for dirt roads and slums, they can check their own backyard. I’ll stick to showcasing India’s real legacy—because this story isn’t about feeding stereotypes. It’s about owning our history. 🚀🔥
Conclusion: Time to Own Our Story
History isn’t just about the past—it’s about identity. A nation that doesn’t know its own history is like a warrior without a sword. For too long, Indians have been taught history with missing chapters. But now, the tide is turning.
The fight for Indian identity isn’t about nationalism or politics—it’s about truth. And as more Indians dig into their real past, one thing is clear—Bhārat’s history is waking up. And this time, it won’t be rewritten by someone else. 🚀🔥
Blessings, Love,
Jai Shivay,
Prakriti
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