Question

(IV.) Long Answer Type Questions :

1. What is the problem with the periodisation of Indian history that James Mill offers ?

2. What do you mean by the time frame under history ? Explain.

3. What are the sources of history of Modern India?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer. 1. Mill divided Indian history into three periods – Hindu, Muslim and British. This periodisation has its own problem. It is difficult to refer to any period of history as 'Hindu' or 'Muslim' because a variety of faiths existed simultaneously in these periods.

2.The time frame in history is defined as the time period in which a particular event have occurred. The time frame make the long list of movements and make it clear to access the information about when and what movement or event have occurred.

3.The various sources for studying modern Indian history include autobiographies, official records, newspapers, magazines, books, photographs and other literary sources. These sources can be primary or secondary sources.