JOURNAL ARTICLE

America discovered by 'our Indian ancestors', not Columbus: MP minister.

  • Published In: India Together, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

Madhya Pradesh's Higher Education Minister, Inder Singh Parmar, has claimed that America was actually discovered by Indian ancestors, not Christopher Columbus as commonly taught. Parmar also stated that students have been taught incorrect history, including the belief that Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama discovered India. He argued that students should be taught the true history of how native people were mistreated and how Indian culture influenced the development of America. Parmar emphasized the importance of teaching accurate historical facts and challenging traditional narratives. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:India Together. 2024/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:179577827
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