Question

British historians divided the Indian history into _______ eras.

• A. Hindu and Muslim
• B. Hindu and British
• C. Muslim and British
• D. Hindu, Muslim and British

Answer 1

The correct option is D Hindu, Muslim and British

The division of the Indian history into Hindu, Muslim and British eras by 19th century British historians is based on the change in rulers. It ignores developments in society, economy and culture. Thus this approach is rejected by modern historians.