Question:
What is the problem with the periodisation of Indian history that James Mill offers?
Answer:
James Mill divided his book on Indian history into 3 periods; namely the Hindu, Muslim and British; to
establish his view that the period before British rule was one of darkness and British rule represented all
the forces of progress and civilisation.
This view has problems and is not acceptable. The reasons are..
When we talk about "Hindu Period", we have to accept that Muslims were also present during that timeframe.
When we talk about "Muslim Period" we have to accept that Hindus were also present during that timeframe.
Rulers in ancient India belonged to many faiths so it is wrong to divide history as Hindu period and Muslim period.
A period in history cannot be characterized only through the religion of the rulers.The lives and practices of all the people during a time ,frame has to be considered while history is
being recorded.
How, When and Where
Q 1.
Give a brief description of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Q 2.
What was the result of the competition between the trading companies from different European countries?
Q 3.
Why did James Mill divide his book, The History of British India’ into the Hindu, Muslim and British
Q 4.
What did Nana Saheb want of the British?
Q 6.
Trace the rebellion from Meerut to Delhi.
Q 7.
When did the Blue rebellion break-out?
Q 8.
What were the activities of the Tribals?
Q 9.
Write a short note on the Santhals of Jharkhand.
Q 10.
Give a brief account of Tantia Tope.
Q 11.
What were the commodities that these companies traded in?
Q 12.
Write a short note on shifting cultivation.
Q 13.
Describe a colonial bungalow during the early 20th century.
Q 14.
Give a brief description of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Q 15.
Give a brief description of Kingsway.
Q 16.
What were the reforms introduced by the British?
Q 17.
What were to the two major systems of indigo cultivation in India?
Q 18.
Why is it important to have dates or time frames while writing History?
Q 19.
Why did the British dislike shifting cultivators?
Q 20.
Apart from official records what are the other sources of information that is available to historians?
Q 21.
Give two problems which arose with the new Munro system of fixing revenue.
Q 22.
Write a short note on the Santhals of Jharkhand.
Q 23.
How did the last Mughal emperor live the last years of his life?
Q 24.
What were the reforms introduced by the British?
Q 25.
What did the British do to demolish Delhis past?
Q 26.
What was the incidence that triggered the mutiny?
Q 27.
What were the main features of the Nij system of cultivation?
Q 28.
Who wrote the book The History of British India?
Q 29.
What is the problem with the periodisation of Indian history that James Mill offers?
Q 30.
Who wrote the book The History of British India?
Q 31.
What attracted European trading companies to India?
Q 32.
Give a brief note on the Battle of Plassey.
Q 33.
How was the mahalwari system different from the Permanent Settlement?
Q 34.
What were the main features of the Nij system of cultivation?
Q 35.
Give a brief description of the method of producing indigo dye?
Q 36.
What was the out come of the Blue Rebellion?
Q 37.
What are Reserved forests?
Q 38.
What was the demand of Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi that was refused by the British?
Q 39.
What did the British do to protect the interests of those who converted to Christianity?
Q 40.
Who was Nana Saheb?
Q 41.
What did Nana Saheb want of the British?
Q 42.
What were the grievances of the Sepoys?
Q 43.
Identify three differences in the city design of New Delhi and Shahjahanabad.
Q 44.
Give a brief description of Shahjahanabad.
Q 45.
In 1911 a grand Durbar was held by the British in Delhi, why?
Q 46.
Give a brief description of the Viceroys Palace.
Q 47.
How was colonial India divided for administrative purposes?
Q 49.
What is Land Settlement Act and why was it enforced?
Q 50.
When was the 'Diwani' of Bengal granted to the East India Company?
