![]() ![]() While I acquired tidbits of knowledge about each of the Mughal emperors, a few Sufi mystics, and some Sikh gurus, I learned a lot more about Hindu deities, devotees, saints, mythology, and historical characters (e.g., Birbal, a minister in Akbar's court). Such questions have acquired a certain urgency given India's current socio-political climate.Īs I look back at the series, it has become apparent that the body of "knowledge" it presents about India is Hindu-centric. Nevertheless, it is important to situate these texts within a broader societal framework so as to note how the series is deployed to reaffirm a patriarchal, Hindu version of Indian identity, both in India and in the diaspora. ![]() Part of the appeal of the series is that it presents history, mythology, and folklore in a deliciously palatable manner. Growing up in a middle-class Hindu Indian family in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Malaysia, I was provided with an engaging way to learn about India's history, cultures, and religions through the Amar Chitra Katha (ACK) comic books. ![]() "The Glorious Heritage of India": Notes on the Politics of Amar Chitra Katha
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