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] COUNT 5
QSN1 Who remarked Indian history is too devoted to the ranking of dynasties and invasions? ANS1 Romila Thapar QSN2 What type of history period is often neglected in Indian histories? ANS2 social-economic QSN3 What facet of social and economic conditions are displayed by Indian history? ANS3 strong continuity QSN4 What type of conquests were gradual in nature? ANS4 Muslim conquests QSN5 What part of India was never completely conquered? ANS5 south