Romila Thapar Says Hindutva Builds on Colonial Indian History Views
Historian Romila Thapar stated on October 25, 2026, that colonial historians shaped Indian history by simplifying complex social and political processes into religious narratives. This colonial legacy influences current interpretations and supports the Hindutva reading of Indian history. She emphasized that more attention to physical evidence like inscriptions could have led to different historical understandings.
The Hindu··New Delhi



