Points to ponder

A look at the Indian history reveals that after the resurrection of Hinduism by Adi Shankracharya, Kumaril Bhatt and Ramanujam, the caste-Brahmin became the sole arbiter of new order and hierarchy. They distorted history and social precedence to suit them. Jats refused to bow to brahmanical Hinduism. Kshatriyas who accepted the brahmanical supremacy unconditionally became favorites and were given dignified name of Raj-Putra, the modern day Rajputs. Jats drew the censure of the Brahmin, and hence their historical background and contribution was underrated, distorted and ignored.
In India, either history was not written about in ancient ages, or the writings have perished. Even today, a number of ancient manuscripts lie in the great libraries of India, Iran, Central Asia and Middle East unread, uncatalogued and untranslated. Many might shed additional light on Indian history and particularly the ignored Jat history. One of the most urgent tasks of scholarships is the publication and translation of these various works.
History of India, as it is taught in our schools, colleges and universities, leaves many questions unanswered. At amost every alternate step, we have to put a question mark, and these question marks start from the very beginning of the historical period. Were the Aryans, native to India, or did they come from outside? If the latter, from where? Who were the Nandas and Mauryas? Why are they called the initiators of the Age of Sudra rulers? What happened to the Ksaharatas and the republican Tribes? Who were the Guptas ? Why do the Puranas not mention the kings of the Maurya/Gupta dynasty? Who started our national eras, the Saka and the Vikram Samvat?

 

 

Rajveer  Shokeen