# New NCERT book says Indian kings received swords from goddesses to resist religion-driven invasions

> NCERT’s new class nine social science textbook, released on Tuesday, mentions that many kings and princes received swords from goddesses such as Kali, Durga, and Bhavani to resist invasions since the seventh century.

- Published: 2026-09-29T14:00:33.893Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T14:00:33.893Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Dinesh Saklani, Resistance and Resilience, Understanding Society: India and Beyond-Part 2, first part of the textbook

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- 2026-09-29T14:00:33.893Z - Times of India: [New NCERT book says Indian kings received swords from goddesses to resist religion-driven invasions](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/new-ncert-textbook-says-indian-kings-invoked-religious-goddesses-resisted-religion-driven-invasions/articleshow/134568413.cms)

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