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Answer» James Mill has divided Indian history into three periods…
Hindu
Muslim
British
Let us see the reasons for this division by James Mill
According to Mill before the British came to India, Hindu and Muslim dictators ruled the country.
There was religious intolerance, caste discrimination and superstitious practices in the Indian society.
Mill felt that only the British could bring enlightenment and happiness to the Indians by refining them.
He felt that EUROPEAN culture, arts and law were NECESSARY to uplift the downtrodden Indians.
Dividing HISTORIES into Periods or Time - FramesComment
So, James Mill divided his BOOK into 3 periods; namely the Hindu, Muslim
and British; to establish his view that the period before British rule was one
of DARKNESS and British rule represented all the forces of progress and
civilisation.
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