Who writes Indian history?

Writing in 1937 to the future president of India, Rajendra Prasad, historian Jadunath Sarkar put forth his views on what would constitute a good “national history” for the country.

What are the problems encountered by scholars in writing the history of ancient India?

The problems encountered in the use of literary sources for writing ancient Indian history. The foremost problem is the credibility of the ancient literary source because the writers were patronized by royal courts and private wealthy individuals, therefore, we found a lack of criticism towards them.

What is the problem with the Indian history that James Mill offers?

The problem with the periodisation of Indian History that James Mill offers is the superiority of British shown over Hindu and Muslim. James Mill has put Indian History into three periods – Hindu, Muslim and British, claiming that it was necessary to introduce European manners, arts, institutions and laws in India.

When was Indian history written?

During the 4th century B. C., Kautilya in his book ‘Arthashastra’ advises the king to dedicate some time for hearing the narrations of history. History was conferred holiness equal to pious Veda, Atharvanaveda, Brahmanas, and Upanishads.

Who wrote modern history of India?

Bipan Chandra
Adhunik Bharat Ka Itihas/Authors

What problem does a history and face while studying medieval literary sources?

Answer: While using manuscripts, the historians face a number of difficulties. Manuscripts were written with hand and as a result there were small but significant difference between any two copies. The scribes who copied them introduced changes.

How did the British use history of India as a tool?

The British used history of India as a tool for demoralizing the natives. History of India was twisted, falsified and misinterpreted on a grand scale.

Why are there misrepresentations of the American Indian past?

For Durham and other Native Americans, misrepresentations of the American Indian past also demonstrate the problem of translating one set of cultural terms through another and are a reflection of the long-standing historical relationships between American Indians and Europeans.

Who said that India has been conquered once?

In a letter dated December 16, 1868 the famous Indologist Max Muller wrote to the Duke of Argyll, the then Secretary of State of India, ‘India has been conquered once, but India must be conquered again and that second conquest should be a conquest by education’.

Do historians have a ‘dotty notion’ about American Indian history?

Although casting doubts about the virtues of American Indian history may be cathartic for virtually everyone except American Indians, some astute observers note that some historians themselves have “dotty” notions about those in our profession dedicated to the study of the aboriginal people of the Americas.