Fakaitduniya

The modern history of India, for the convenience of understanding, can be broadly read under four approaches— the Colonial (or the Imperialist), Nationalist, Marxist, and Subaltern—each with its own distinct characteristics. However, there are other approaches— Communalist, Cambridge, Liberal and Neo-liberal, and Feminist. Colonial Approach dominant in 19th century The term ‘colonial approach’ has been used in two senses. One relates to the history of the colonial countries, while the other refers to the works which were influenced by the colonial ideology . colonial approach justified the british rulw in india and criticises the indegenous culture of india. colonial approach supporters  James Mill, Mountstuart Elphinstone, Vincent Smith and many others Nationalist Approach They tend to promote the nationalistic feeling among the people and unified the people on the basis of caste, religion or language. This approach looks at the national movement as a movement of the In