Shri. Gaurav Jagtap
Mumbai: In a book titled ‘Exam Guide’ written by a Christian author for National Defense Academy, published by anti-Hindu publisher ‘New Lights’ who is known for its anti-Hindu stance in the books published on history, there has been no mention of the glorious rule of Hindu King, Shivaji Maharaj. Shri. Gaurav Mohan Jagatap, a young seeker of Sanatan Sanstha has condemned the publishers in his letter written to Shri. Vikas Chaudhary, Delhi editor of ‘New Lights’ publication. The editor has since rendered his apology and given assurance that corrections will be carried out in its next edition.
In a book published by NDA titled ‘NDA and NA Exam Guide’, in part ‘D’ of the subject ‘General Knowledge’, the lesson called ‘History and freedom movement unit -1, a broad survey of Indian History’, information is given about Indian history, kings, its culture etc. In this lesson, there has been mention of the Aryans, Dravids, Mauryas, Guptas, Ashok, Rajaput, Muslim kings, British Rule; but there is no mention of the Great King Shivaji Maharaj even once.
Shri. Gaurav Jagatap from Nalalsopara (Thane dist.), studying in XII th standard, wrote to the editors that the Christian author of the book, R.P. Dattson has deliberately omitted any reference of Chhatarpati Shivaji Maharaj in the book on Indian history and insulted people of Maharashtra. This grave mistake has hurt feelings of all Maharashtrians. He also wrote that in case he did not get immediate reply, he would take the matter to all Hindu organization in Maharashtra as Shivaji Maharaj is a pride of Maharashtra, Marathi population.
Shri. Vikas Chaudhary, the editor called up Shri. Jagatap and accepted that it was a big mistake to omit reference of Chhatrapati Shivaji; but he claimed that it was not done by the author on purpose and no attempt was made to conceal history. The editor informed that new edition of the book is being published in April and the mistake would be rectified. History involving Maratha kings will be incorporated in new edition and a copy would be sent to Shri. Jagtap.
Shri. Chaudhary said further that the book is in market for past 60 years and nobody has pointed out this grave mistake to them. In fact, he thanked Shri. Jagatap for bringing this mistake to his notice.
( Alert Hindus like Shri. Gaurav Jagtap asking for explanation to the editor are true strength of Hindu Dharma. – Editor)
Source: Daily Sanatan Prabhat
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