Who has written 'The History of British India' in 1817?

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The correct answer is James Mill.
Key Points

James Mill wrote 'The History of British India' in 1817.
He was a Scottish historian, economist, and philosopher.
Among the founding members of the Ricardian school of economics is him. Among the notable historians to adopt a colonial perspective was him, who also authored The History of British India (1817).
His classification of Indian history into three categories—Hindu, Muslim, and British—was novel at the time and has had a significant impact on the area of Indian historical studies.
Mill's work is considered to be one of the most influential works on India during British colonial rule.

Additional Information

Romesh Chander Dutt was an Indian historian and economist who wrote several books on Indian history and economics.
Dadabhai Naoroji was an Indian Parsi intellectual and a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress who wrote extensively on Indian poverty and economic exploitation.
William Bentick was a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor-General of India from 1828 to 1835.