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flag India's NCERT may remove "Great" from Akbar and Tipu Sultan's titles in textbooks, sparking political debate.

flag Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma backed reports that NCERT is removing the title "Great" from Mughal emperor Akbar and Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan in school textbooks, calling it a long-overdue correction. flag Speaking in Bongaigaon, he praised the move but did not confirm its implementation, making inflammatory remarks about Tipu Sultan. flag The proposed change has sparked political debate, with Congress MP Imran Masood criticizing it as an effort to distort history, citing the rulers' economic contributions and resistance to colonialism. flag The Vishva Hindu Parishad supported the revision, arguing it corrects a skewed historical narrative. flag The NCERT has not officially confirmed the updates, and the broader implications remain under discussion.

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