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what is the problem of periodization of Indian history |
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Answer» the answer is option d 3600 Answer :-- In 1817, James Mill, a Scottish economist and a political philosopher, publishedA History of British Indiain three volumes. He divided Indian history into three periods—Hindu, Muslim and British. It has been argued by many historians that it is not correct to periodise Indian history on the basis of religion of the rulers. For example, when the Hindu kings ruled in ancient India, many religions existed peacefully. The same is also true for mediaeval India.It was not correct to periodise mediaeval India as Muslim History because people belonging to different faiths existed during this time.Such periodisation which was based on the religion of the rulers suggests that the lives, practices and culture of the other people do not matter. What is the problemwith theperiodisation of Indian historythat James Mill offers. Answer: In 1817, James Mill, a Scottish economist and a political philosopher, published AHistoryof BritishIndiain three volumes. He dividedIndian historyinto three periods—Hindu, Muslim and British in 1817 James mill a Scottish economist and political philosopher published a history of British in India |
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