In 1817, James Mill, a Scottish economist and political philosopher, published…
2019
In 1817, James Mill, a Scottish economist and political philosopher, published a massive three-volume work, A History of British India. In this he divided Indian history into three periods - Hindu, Muslim and ______.
- A.
Shikhist (सिखिस्ट)
- B.
British (ब्रिटिश)
- C.
Jainist (जैनिस्ट)
- D.
Buddhist (बौद्ध)
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Correct answer: B
Answer: British (ब्रिटिश) James Mill's 1817 work A History of British India periodized Indian history into three phases: Hindu, Muslim, and British. This is the direct basis for the correct choice. Mill grouped periods largely by the religion of ruling powers rather than by social, economic, or cultural continuities.