Write a note on James Mill thought of India.

Mill thought that all Asian societies were at a lower level of civilisation than Europe.

(i)According to his telling of history, before the British came to India, Hindu and Muslim despots ruled the country.

(ii)Religious intolerance, caste taboos and superstitious practices dominated social life.

(iii)British rule, Mill felt, could civilise India.

(iv)To do this it was necessary to introduce European manners, arts, institutions and laws in India.

(v)Mill, in fact, suggested that the British should conquer all the territories in India to ensure the enlightenment and happiness of the Indian people. For India was not capable of progress without British help.