Question

Why did historians divide history into 3 time periods?

Answer 1

Answer:

James Mill has divided Indian history into three periods…

Explanation:

According to Mill before the British came to India, Hindu and Muslim dictators ruled the country. There was religious intolerance, caste discrimination and superstitious practices in the Indian society.

Answer 2

To capture the characteristics of a time

We try and divide history into different periods in order to capture the characteristics of time. Also, it is done to capture the central features of that particular time. It is important to demarcate the difference between periods as they reflect our ideas about the past. Also, we come to know about the region involved and chronological study of events.