Question

How did British Historians periodise Indian History? Why was it not
appropriate ?

Answer 1

Explanation:

James Mill, a Scottish political philosopher and economist, divided Indian history on the basis of religion into three periods namely, Hindu, Muslim and British. Historians have classified Indian history on the basis of time - as ancient, medieval and modern. This classification method was borrowed from the west and has its own set of problems. In the West, the modern period is associated with growth and progress.

Answer 2

It was not correct to periodise mediaeval India as Muslim History because people belonging to different faiths existed during this time. Such periodisation which was based on the religion of the rulers suggests that the lives, practices and culture of the other people do not matter.

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