Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

"A History of British India" is a work Published by __________.

Options:

Lord Canning 

Lord Dalhousie

James Mill

Warren Hastings 

Correct Answer:

James Mill

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - James Mill

  • James Mill
    • "A History of British India" is a work Published by James Mill.
    • James Mill was a Scottish historian, economist, political theorist, and philosopher who lived from 6 April 1773 to 23 June 1836.
    • He is one of the founding members of the Ricardian school of economics.
    • He was one of the famous historians who adopted a colonial viewpoint, and he also produced The History of British India (1817).
    • He was the first author to divide Indian history into three distinct periods: Hindu, Muslim, and British.
    • This division has proven to be extremely influential in the field of Indian historical research.