James Mill, a Scottish economist and politician, divided Indian history into three periods namely Hindu, Muslim and British. Which of the following was the reason for this division by him?

• A. According to Mill, before the British came to India, Hindu and Muslim dictators ruled the country.
• B. There was religious intolerance, caste discrimination and superstitious practices in the Indian society.
• C. He felt that European culture, arts and laws were necessary to uplift the downtrodden Indians.
• D. All of these