Being an empire, the Romans were in constant battle to expand their frontiers and met their fiercest resistance from the Germanic tribes - notably the Goths, and Visigoths.
There was a popular (mis) perception among academics of the Goths being "wild".
They perceived the Goths, and other Germanic tribes, who at one time also invaded Rome as uncultured & hostile groups with no affinity towards civilization.
The word "vandalism" comes from Vandals, who were a Germanic tribe.
The fall of Rome was thus seen as being followed by an era of "darkness" where concepts of civilization, social cohesion, academic excellence were lost.
Contrary to depiction in popular culture, Dark Ages were named thus because there's little historical data of that period.
Historians and archaeologists have so far failed to uncover any evidence of dragons, magic, and other elements of fantasy associated with that era.
The term "Goth" has henceforth being associated with something that runs contrary to the "norm".
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One can write a thesis/do a documentary on the emerging industry of paid activists/scholars in the country. If the activism industry is regulated it would be one of the top MSME Industries.
In today's scenario, being controversial pays handsomely.
Write/speak about an issue (better still create an issue), stir a controversy, become famous due to media uproar, position yourself as leading government voice/critic, bring in the moolah through crowdfunding/donation/scholarship, and at an opportune moment join politics.
One of the easiest ways to build your career in today's era. Seen many Axomiya intellectuals try their luck in activism industry but their efforts are mostly limited to Twitter, and being content with a blue tick. They are unable to progress further due to stiff competition.
History should be studied as history. History is not a bedrock of politics, or lessons in moral science. History is the study of what happened in the past, and further to that - why it happened & consequences.
The "good guys" don't always win in history, in fact far from it.
Coming back to the claims of the tiffin inspector, the Delhi Sultanate was established by the Turks. Was Delhi at it's most prominent during the Delhi Sultanate? The answer is no.
The fall of the Sultanate saw the fall of Delhi. The Mughals had their capital in Agra.
"Baptists in Assam", A century of missionary service, 1836-1936. By Victor Hugo Sword.
Dr. Sword with his experience as a missionary in Assam, and his first hand experience with the local people narrates the story of the Baptist Church in Assam, and adjoining NE states. (1/n)
The book opens with a brief description of Assam. About Assam's geographical features, climate, indigenous languages, ethnology, & local religions.
It then progresses into the history of Assam during pre British rule, during British rule, & introduction of Christianity. (2/n)
It is from the 4th chapter of the book that the expedition of the Baptists is mentioned in detail.
Contrary to sanghi propaganda the Baptists did not approach the natives with rice bags. The missionaries faced untold hardships of nature, & men alike. (3/n)