What is the problem with the periodisation of indian history that James mill occurs?
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The problem with the periodisation of Indian history by James Mill is that he divided the Indian history into Hindu, Muslim and the British period. It has been argued by many historians that it is not correct to periodise the Indian history on the basis of religion of the rulers
The problem with the periodisation of Indian History that James Mill offers, is the superiority of British shown over Hindu and Muslim. James Bill has put Indian History into three periods – Hindu, Muslim and British, claiming that it was necessary to introduce European manners, arts, institutions and laws in India.
James Mill’s views have several defects given below:
a. He thought that all Asian societies were at a lower level of civilisation when compared to Europe.
b. According to his telling of history, before the British came to India, Hindu and Muslim despots ruled the country.
c. Religious intolerance, caste taboos and superstitious practices dominated social life before the British came to India