Question

James Mill was of the opinion that before British came to India, __________ruled the country.

• A. Only Muslims
• B. Hindus and Muslims
  
• C. Only Hindus
  
• D. Hindus, Muslims and British
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B Hindus and Muslims


In $1817$, James Mill, a Scottish economist and a political philosopher, published AHistory of British India in three volumes. He divided Indian history into three periods—Hindu, Muslim and British.