Online Duscussion 1: Irfan Habib Historian Interview and Caste Politics and Ashoka in Bihar

Online Duscussion 1: Irfan Habib Historian Interview and Caste Politics and Ashoka in Bihar

®  Instructions by Teacher

All students,
Two articles are shared for online discussion .


1) Interview of Historian Irfan Habib
2) Caste-ing Ashoka in Bihar.

 History is similar to memory. As in case of individual Memory of past (memory is alwaya about past) helps in organizing present and future. Similarly,  History helps in organising present and future of National / Society.
History is recalled, rewritten ans reinterpreted, time and again. All rereading or appropriation of historical figures/facts gives us understanding about the power and it's relation with History. (HISTORY IS ALWAYS WRITTEN BY THE WINNERS. The defeated are always disparaged in history).

You are invited to share your views / opinions of the two writeups.  What do you think about the views expressed? Do you agree or disagree with the views? Why? What's your logic?

My answer of the given task:

1. History simply records what happens. It helps as a past to make the present and future batter. It's also true that history is always written by the winners so it always presents the good things about the king or emperor. People should use history in a positive way to create a batter future.

2. The use of great figures for their own purpose has become a trend of politicians. They always think about their own betterment.