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Arrange the following trends in writing of Indian history from the earliest to the latest as they emerged:
A. The Marxist Phase of Indian history writing
B. Indian Nationalist Historiography
C. The Subaltern Studies
D. The Orientalist Historiography
E. British Imperialist Historiography

Correct option is C

The correct chronological order is (The Orientalist Historiography) → E (British Imperialist Historiography) → B (Indian Nationalist Historiography) → A (Marxist Phase of Indian history writing) → C (Subaltern Studies).

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The Orientalist Historiography (D): Emerged with scholars like Sir William Jones and James Mill who believed India's past had glory but was stagnant without British intervention.
British Imperialist Historiography (E): Figures like James Mill and Vincent Smith highlighted India as backward and justified British colonialism.
Indian Nationalist Historiography (B): Leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji and historians like R.C. Majumdar emphasized India's rich ancient traditions and contested British narratives.
The Marxist Phase (A): Influenced by Marxist ideology, scholars such as D.D. Kosambi and R.S. Sharma analyzed historical events through materialist and class perspectives.
Subaltern Studies (C): A movement started in the 1980s emphasizing history from the perspective of the oppressed, led by Ranajit Guha, Partha Chatterjee, and others.