Question

In how many parts Indian history is divided by the historians?

Answer 1

Three parts: ancient, medieval ( itself into two parts) and modern

Answer 2

Answer:

Indian history is divided into 3 major parts according to the time period and the major events that took place around that time.

Explanation:

Indian history has been majorly divided into 3 parts, that is Ancient, Medieval and Modern History. The division is done on basis of time period and the major events that took place during this time. Although there is a Proto Historic period where the study of Stone Age in India is done.

Ancient Indian history covers time period between 2500 BC to about 1026 AD. The major events includes Indus Valley Civilization in 2500 BC to start of Delhi Sultanate period in India. Medieval India starts from time period of 1026 AD to 1757 AD.

The major events are the starting of Delhi Sultanate period to the Battle of Plassey in 1757 which started the rule of British East India Company in India. The modern Indian history starts from 1757 AD to 1947 AD. The major events are start of British rule in India to period when India got their independence in 1947.