A member of one of the organising groups will talk on aspects of history that haven’t been covered in the matter, including Rani Padmini’s historical and cultural relevance.
November 28, 2017
To ensure students of Delhi University do not misinterpret the historical relevance of Rani Padmini, a lecture will be organised at the varsity’s Daulat Ram College this week to “clear the air”. The discourse will be delivered by national organisation secretary of RSS-affiliate Akhil Bharatiya Itihaas Sankalan Yojana (ABISY), UGC member Indra Mohan Kapahy and IGNOU professor Kapil Kumar and General secretary of National Democratic Teachers’ Front Virendra Singh Negi on Wednesday.
According to panel members of the upcoming discussion, Rani Padmini is being dismissed as a myth. “It is being said that there is no historical evidence to substantiate Rani Padmini’s existence. She is a historical figure and this will be taught by historical experts and senior professors in the lecture,” Virendra Singh Negi said. “We believe that Rajasthan and Rajputs have flourished separately but never received due credit in Indian history. In the lecture, we will question why historians ignored Rajasthan’s culture,” Negi said.
The lecture will see a member of ABISY talk on aspects of history that haven’t been covered in the matter, including Rani Padmini’s historical and cultural relevance.
The organisers maintain that the discussion will be based on the historical and cultural relevance of Rani Padmini.
The college has however distanced itself from the event as the principal said, “The group was granted access to the college seminar hall because they were actively looking for one. I had no prior knowledge of the topic but we will ensure all necessary arrangements are made to avoid any untoward incident,” said principal Savita Roy.
“Some aspects have been left untouched selectively in Indian history. It is taught in schools that Rajputs were ruled by Mughals but if you visit Rajasthan, you will not find forts like Taj Mahal or Lal Qila, remnants of Mughal rule. Rajputs have existed separately without being dominated by Mughals, a point that is clear from their art and architecture,” the senior professor said.
“Objections will be raised on why historical events and personalities were manipulated over time and why it has been allowed. Rani Padmini cannot be considered a mythological figure and we will inform students about this.”
He added that a lot of historical evidence has been snubbed as myth and eliminated out of history like the “Ram Setu which has been captured on satellite images.”
(Mail Today-Delhi)
