problem of periodization in history essay for class 8th
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Periodization in history has positive aspects to it as it sheds light on significant events of a particular time in history making it comparable to past and future events of the same nature. It also helps to understand the events in the sequence of their occurrence and their impact. But its drawback is that it is limited to the viewpoint of the historian who wrote it.
Different historians have approached Indian history in different ways as they saw it. James Mill, the Scottish philosopher and economist felt the need to divide Indian history on the basis of religion, into three periods – Hindu, Muslim and British. His viewpoints were very limited and biased. There were also other faiths that were followed. And the notion that the British would take India into progress and enlightenment from the previous dark ages of ignorance, darkness, religious intolerance and such, was prejudiced and incorrect.
Other historians have classified the Indian history as ancient, medieval and modern. This viewpoint also had lot of wrong projections. The ancient and medieval period were looked upon as dark ages without any scientific development or knowledge. This is not true in reality.
It is true that historical events need to be seen in the context of dates as they help in correlating events. But events take a very long time to materialize so they cannot be bound by dates alone for reference. Events need to be studied in the context of other related events to get the right picture and to draw correct conclusion.
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Periodization in history has positive aspects to it as it sheds light on significant events of a particular time in history making it comparable to past and future events of the same nature. It also helps to understand the events in the sequence of their occurrence and their impact. But its drawback is that it is limited to the viewpoint of the historian who wrote it.
Different historians have approached Indian history in different ways as they saw it. James Mill, the Scottish philosopher and economist felt the need to divide Indian history on the basis of religion, into three periods – Hindu, Muslim and British. His viewpoints were very limited and biased. There were also other faiths that were followed. And the notion that the British would take India into progress and enlightenment from the previous dark ages of ignorance, darkness, religious intolerance and such, was prejudiced and incorrect.
Other historians have classified the Indian history as ancient, medieval and modern. This viewpoint also had lot of wrong projections. The ancient and medieval period were looked upon as dark ages without any scientific development or knowledge. This is not true in reality.
It is true that historical events need to be seen in the context of dates as they help in correlating events. But events take a very long time to materialize so they cannot be bound by dates alone for reference. Events need to be studied in the context of other related events to get the right picture and to draw correct conclusion.
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problem of periodization in history IS
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He divided Indian history into three ages — Hindu, Muslim, and British. It has been argued by numerous chroniclers that it isn't correct to periodize Indian history on the base of the religion of the autocrats. For illustration, when the Hindu lords ruled in ancient India, numerous persuasions were peaceful.
The problem with the periodization of Indian History that James Mill offers is the superiority of the British shown over Hindus and Muslims. James Mill has put Indian History into three ages – Hindu, Muslim and British, claiming that it was necessary to introduce European mores, trades, institutions, and laws in India.
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