Romila Thapar notes that the division into Hindu-Muslim-British periods of Indian history gives too much weight to "ruling dynasties and foreign invasions", neglecting the social-economic history which often showed a strong continuity. The division into Ancient-Medieval-Modern periods overlooks the fact that the Muslim conquests occurred gradually during which time many things came and went off, while the south was never completely conquered. According to Thapar, a periodisation could also be based on "significant social and economic changes", which are not strictly related to a change of ruling powers.[note 1]
Romila Thapar notes that the division into Hindu - Muslim - British periods of Indian history gives too much weight to " ruling dynasties and foreign invasions " , neglecting the social - economic history which often showed a strong continuity . The division into Ancient - Medieval - Modern periods overlooks the fact that the Muslim conquests occurred gradually during which time many things came and went off , while the south was never completely conquered . According to Thapar , a periodisation could also be based on " significant social and economic changes " , which are not strictly related to a change of ruling powers.[note 1 ]
What facet of social and economic conditions are displayed by Indian history?
What facet of social and economic conditions are displayed by Indian history ?
strong continuity
strong continuity