Sengol’s controversial narrative finds place in NCERT textbook

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The Sengol has been included in the new NCERT Class 9 Social Science textbook, which describes it as a cultural symbol of rulership and good governance and links its tradition to the Chola period. The textbook also connects the Sengol with the transfer of power in 1947, stating that Jawaharlal Nehru received it from Adheenam saints of Tamil Nadu. For more: https://www.thehindu.com/education/ncert-textbook-revives-debatable-theory-on-sengol-handed-to-nehru/article71529216.ece Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by

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