Chapter-1 How, When, and Where

Flashcards covering the preservation of British official documents and James Mill's periodization of Indian history as detailed in Chapter 1.

Why did the British preserve official documents?

Because these records showed what they wished for; the British believed the act of writing was more important than speaking.

Where could preserved official documents be stored for later reference?

In archives and museums.

How did the British utilize preserved documents at a much later period?

They were used for references, studying, or debating whenever required.

Into which three periods did James Mill divide his look at Indian history?

Hindu, Muslim, and British.

According to James Mill, what did the period of British rule represent?

All the forces of progress and civilisation.

How did James Mill characterize the periods of Indian history before British rule?

He characterized them as periods representing darkness, ignorance, despotism and religous intolerance.