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According to James Mill, how did he divide Indian History?
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?
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?
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?
According to James Mill's view, what does the British rule represent?
What is problematic about categorizing Indian history as Hindu, Muslim, and British?
What is problematic about categorizing Indian history as Hindu, Muslim, and British?
Flashcards
Mill's Indian History Periods
Mill's Indian History Periods
James Mill divided Indian history into Hindu, Muslim, and British periods.
Problem with Mill's Periodization
Problem with Mill's Periodization
Mill's division ignores other faiths and rulers.
British Document Preservation
British Document Preservation
The British kept official records to document their administration.
British Rule's Implication (Mill's view)
British Rule's Implication (Mill's view)
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Categorizing Indian History
Categorizing Indian History
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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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