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.
Give a brief description of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Q 4.
What did Nana Saheb want of the British?
Q 5.
Why did James Mill divide his book, The History of British India’ into the Hindu, Muslim and British
Q 6.
Give a brief account of Tantia Tope.
Q 7.
What were the activities of the Tribals?
Q 8.
When did the Blue rebellion break-out?
Q 10.
Write a short note on the Santhals of Jharkhand.
Q 11.
What were to the two major systems of indigo cultivation in India?
Q 12.
Describe a colonial bungalow during the early 20th century.
Q 13.
What were the commodities that these companies traded in?
Q 14.
Trace the rebellion from Meerut to Delhi.
Q 15.
Trace the eight cities that existed before New Delhi between 736 AD and the 17th Century.
Q 16.
Give a brief description of Kingsway.
Q 17.
What were the reforms introduced by the British?
Q 18.
In 1911 a grand Durbar was held by the British in Delhi, why?
Q 19.
Why did the British dislike shifting cultivators?
Q 20.
What did the British do to demolish Delhis past?
Q 21.
Write a short note on shifting cultivation.
Q 22.
What is Land Settlement Act and why was it enforced?
Q 23.
When and between whom did the 3rd Battle of Panipat take place?
Q 24.
What do we mean by "time-span" in connection with historical events?
Q 25.
What were the main features of the Ryoti system of cultivation?
Q 26.
What were the reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire?
Q 27.
When did the Blue rebellion break-out?
Q 28.
What did the British do to protect the interests of those who converted to Christianity?
Q 29.
Give a brief account of Tantia Tope.
Q 30.
When was the 'Diwani' of Bengal granted to the East India Company?
Q 31.
What were the main features of the Nij system of cultivation?
Q 32.
What were the circumstances which led to the eventual collapse of indigo production in Bengal?
Q 33.
What were the main features of the Nij system of cultivation?
Q 34.
What did Nana Saheb want of the British?
Q 36.
How did the status of the tribal chiefs change after the British established power in India?
Q 37.
What were the main features of the Ryoti system of cultivation?
Q 38.
What were the rules followed by the British East India Company while occupying the Indian States?
Q 39.
What did Tipu Sultan do that resulted in wars against the Company?
Q 40.
Apart from official records what are the other sources of information that is available to historians?
Q 41.
What is the problem with the periodisation of Indian history that James Mill offers?
Q 42.
How will the information historians get from old newspapers be different from that found in police reports?
Q 43.
Mention a few other events, which if recorded, will make history more interesting to everyone.
Q 44.
What did British historians in India write about?
Q 45.
Who wrote the book The History of British India?
Q 46.
Apart from official records what are the other sources of information that is available to historians?
Q 47.
Explain the system of subsidiary alliance.
Q 48.
In what way was the administration of the Company different from that of Indian rulers?
Q 49.
What were the commodities that these companies traded in?
Q 50.
Give a brief note on the Battle of Plassey.
