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Indian History Periodisation

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According to James Mill, how did he divide Indian History?

Pre-British, British, and Post-British periods

Colonial, Independence Struggle, and Post-Independence periods

Ancient, Medieval, and Modern periods

Hindu, Muslim, and British periods (correct)

What is the problem with James Mill's periodisation of Indian History?

It ignores the existence of other faiths and rulers with different beliefs (correct)

It acknowledges the development and spread of Buddhism and Jainism

It emphasizes the positive contributions of all historical periods

It accurately represents the diversity of Indian history

Why did the British preserve official documents?

To support James Mill's periodisation of Indian History

To understand the people's thoughts and opinions

To highlight the positive aspects of pre-British periods

To maintain a record of their administration (correct)

According to James Mill's view, what does the British rule represent?

<p>Forces of progress and civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is problematic about categorizing Indian history as Hindu, Muslim, and British?

<p>It oversimplifies the rich diversity of Indian history</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

James Mill's "History of India" divided Indian history into three periods: Hindu, Muslim, and British.
Mill's categorization faces issues as it oversimplifies the complex religious landscape of India.
Apart from Hinduism and Islam, other significant faiths like Buddhism and Jainism existed in the Hindu and Muslim periods.
Not all rulers in ancient India shared the same faith as the periods labeled by Mill.
The British preservation of official documents was crucial for effective administration and maintaining historical records.

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Test your knowledge of Indian History periodisation and the problems with James Mill's classification. Answer true or false questions and delve into discussions about the periodisation of Indian History.