Question

3. Why did James Mill divide his book ‘The History of British India’ into Hindu, Muslim and British periods?

Answer 1

this idea was wrong which james mill made because he classified a period of time according to the religion of the ruler. the  proper periodisation is ancient,medival,and modern

Answer 2

Answer:

According to mill before the British came to India , Hindu and Muslim diactors ruled the country . There was religious intorelance , caste, discriminations and superstitions practices in the Indian society. James mill feltthat only the British could bring enligenent and happiness to the Indians by refining them. He felt that European culture , arts and law were necessary to uplift and downtrodden Indians.

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 represents all the forces of progress and curlisation

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