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what is the problem with the periodisation of Indian history that james mill offers​

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Answered by ElectricalCubed
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James Mill has put Indian History into three periods – Hindu, Muslim and British. But his views have several defects given below:

a. He thought that all Asian societies were at a lower level of civilization 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.

Answered by ShiNely
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Division of Indian history in three parts, Hindu, Muslim and British was not feasible. It did not represent various faiths simultaneously existing the country during those periods. And he believed British teachings were needed to civilize Indian society.

Division of Indian history in three parts, Hindu, Muslim and British was not feasible. It did not represent various faiths simultaneously existing the country during those periods. And he believed British teachings were needed to civilize Indian society. 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.

Explanation:

James Mill was a political philosopher. He wrote a book named A history of British India in1817. He divided Indian history into three periods i.e. Hindu, Muslim and British, in his book. This periodization, based on religion deemed to be unfeasible. It did not represent various faiths existing simultaneously during those periods. Moreover, he believed that Indian society was not civilized. European arts, manners, institutions, laws were needed to introduce in India to civilize the Indian society.

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