Question

how did james mill justify the division of indian history into hindu, muslim and british?

Answer 1

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Answer:James mill divided the Indian history into hindu,Muslim and British period because he wanted to add the main characteristics of the period. most of the rulers were hindu and muslim and the modern period consisted of British.so he periosed into these three periods.

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Answer 2

Answer:

• We know that, Indian History is divided into Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern.

• But, James Mill divided Indian History in a unique method.

• James Mill, a Scottish Historian, Economist, Political philosopher, etc divided Indian History into Hindu, Muslim and British

• For justifying his statement, he said that, the periods were ruled by rulers who belonged to a particular religion.

• Anceint India was ruled by Mauryas, Guptas, Satavahanas, Pushyabuti, South India by Chola, Chera, Chalukyas etc. These rulers belonged to Hindu religion.

• Mediaeval India was ruled by Delhi Sultans and Mughals who were Muslims.

• Finally, the Modern India was in the hands of Europeans who were Christians.

Hence, we can say that his statement is correct.