Question

how did James smith divided Indian history

Answer 1

James Mill (born James Milne, 6 April 1773 – 23 June 1836) was a Scottish historian, economist, political theorist, and philosopher. ... His son, John Stuart Mill, was also a noted philosopher of liberalism, utilitarianism and the civilizing mission of the British Empire.

Answer 2

James Smith divided indian history in to three periods: ancient ,medieval and modern based on the religion of the rulers as hinduism ,Islam and Christianity.