Question

How do historians divide the history into
periods? Do they face any problems in doing
so?​

Answer 1

Answer:

James Mill divided indian history into three periods

Yes they face problem

Answer 2

Answer:Historians divide the history into three periods - ancient history - Hindu period

medieval history- muslim period and the modern indian history- since when the  British started ruling till 1947 [ till we got independence].

Explanation: it is known as the muslim period because the mughals had come to india and had brought along with them a new religion that is islam. thus many people started following it.