Periodisation Flashcards
Who divided Indian history in three?
James mill
When did he divide Indian history in three parts?
1817
Who was James mill?
He was Scottish economist and political philosopher
What were the three parts?
Hindu, Muslim,British.
Why did he divide Indian history?
He thought that all Asian societies were of a lower level of civilization than europe.he felt that British rule can civilize India.
What did Historians divide Indian history into?
Ancient, medieval,modern.
Why did James Mill divide history into three periods?
It is borrowed from the west where periodisation is associated with science, reason, democracy,liberty,equality.
What does “modern” period refer to?
It refers to the recent times.it begun first in Europe around the 15th century AD .
____ led to rapid progress in Europe.
Modernization
When did the modern period begin in India
Around the mid 18th century.
