Which is which?

 

 

They both weaved webs of deceit
Krishna to help the Pandavas
Manthara to avenge humiliation
But one is revered
The other ostracised

They were both ruthless in battle
Genghis Khan ruled much of Asia
Alexander’s conquest spanned three continents
But one is branded Barbarian
The other Great

They both fought for their people
Yasser Arafat for the liberation of the Palestinians
Vellupillai Prabakaran for the Tamils
But one is characterised as freedom fighter
The other as terrorist

How is history written?
Who decides on the label?
Which is which?

- S.T. Arasu