Question

state whether true or false :- a) James mill divided Indian history into three periods Hindu Muslim and Christian

When I search someone say it is false and someone say it is true so I confused​

Answer 1

James Mill divided Indian History into three periods : Hindu, Muslim and Christian is a False statement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• James Mill is a Scottish Historian, Economist, Political philosopher etc.

• He wrote the book "A history of British India".

• In this book, he divided Indian History as Hindu, Muslim and British.

• Normally, Indian History is divided as Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern.

• But, James Mill divided this history in a unique way.

• As, ancient India was ruled by Hindu rulers,mediaeval India was ruled by Muslims and Modern India was ruled by British.

• We can consider British as Christians as they were Europeans.

• We know that, most of the Europeans were Christians.

• Thus, James Mill divided Indian History in this way.

Answer 2

Answer:

False

Explanation:

James Mill divided Indian History into Hindu, Muslim and British periods.