que1. why do you think different historians have a different system of periodisation for the mediaeval period of Indian history ?
que2. give any two reasons to prove, why it is unfair to divide Indian history as ‘Hindu’, ‘Muslim’ and ‘British’.
que3. state any three problems associated with periodisation of history.
que4. what is the significance of ‘change and continuity’ in history ?
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This division was based on the idea that the religion of rulers was the only important historical change, and that there were no other significant developments—in the economy, society or culture. Few historians follow this periodisation today. ... Historians face many problems while dividing the past into periods.
Mainly because too much importance is given to the rulers and not enough to the people who helped them stay in power. Many Rajputs fought on behalf of the Mughals and some Sikhs and Marathas fought with the British. Without understanding that about our history, our picture of it would be incomplete.
He divided Indian history into three periods—Hindu, Muslim and British. It has been argued by many historians that it is not correct to periodise Indian history on the basis of religion of the rulers. For example, when the Hindu kings ruled in ancient India, many religions existed peacefull
Continuity refers to the continuance of themes over time, or similarities over time. Technology changes and cultures change, but because human nature remains constant, there are many continuities. Things also change, or become different, over the course of history.
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que1. why do you think different historians have a different system of periodisation for the mediaeval period of Indian history ?
que2. give any two reasons to prove, why it is unfair to divide Indian history as ‘Hindu’, ‘Muslim’ and ‘British’.
que3. state any three problems associated with periodisation of history.
que4. what is the significance of ‘change and continuity’ in history ?