Kolkata, Dec. 9 -- Sharply criticising what he described as "the narrow focus" on Delhi-centric narratives in Indian history, acclaimed author Amish Tripathi has advocated a more balanced portrayal of the subcontinent's diverse dynasties.
"There is excessive Delhi focus in our history books. Dynasties like the Cholas, Palas, Senas and Adil Shahis barely get a mention, even though they shaped large parts of India," Tripathi said, recalling his schooldays in Tamil Nadu when southern history was squeezed into a section titled 'Meanwhile in the South.'Taking part in an interactive session at the curtainser of the 17th Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) on Monday, the banker-turned-writer observed that by 1590-1600, Bijapur's Adil Shahi d...