Question

What led James Mill to divide history into Hindu,Muslim and British period? Why is his periodsation not acceptable? ​

Answer 1

James mill divided the Indian history into hindu,Muslim and British period because he wanted to add the main characteristics of the period. most of the rulers were hindu and muslim and the modern period consisted of British.so he periosed into these three periods.

• It was not accepted by Indian historians because it did not provide a complete view on everyone. James Mill divided Indian history into three parts: Hindu, Muslim and British. ... This periodisation is based on the religious line that there was a face for which the Hindu were the rulers and other work ruled.

Answer 2

James Mill divided history into Hindu,Muslim and British period to establish his view that the period before British rule was one of darkness and that British represented all forces of progress and civilization.

This periodization is not acceptable because it is not justified to characterize the age through religion of ruler.