Question

3. a) Why periodization done by James Mill was not accepted by the contemporary historians? b) Which periodization is widely accepted now and why? c) What according to James Mills was the level of civilization of Asian societies?

Answer 1

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Answer 1-It was not accepted by Indian historians because it did not provide a complete view on everyone. James Mill divided Indian history into three parts: Hindu, Muslim and British. This periodization does not help use understand the lives of other minority.

Answer 2-Indian history has been divided into three distinct periods, Hindu, European, and Islamic is widely accepted. Explanation: James Mill, who was a Scottish historian, made this division and only widely accepted his views. His views have been widely accepted because in the near future these views can civilized India.

Answer 3-

James Mill thought that all Asian societies were at a lower level of civilisation than Europe. According to him, before the British came to India, Hindu and Muslim despots ruled the country. Religious intolerance, caste taboos and superstitious practices dominated the social life of the Indians.

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