1. What is the importance of dates? Explain.
2. How far has the periodisation of Indian history by James Mill created a problem for the historians?
Discuss.
3. Why were the British interested in preserving official documents?
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4. Evaluate the importance of printed books as a source of history of Modern India,
5. How do the newspapers, magazines, and pamphlets, etc. help the historians in getting the other
side of the picture as offered by official documents and police records?
6. How have historical buildings and paintings proved useful as a source of history (l.e., the history
of Modern India)?
7. The modern period (1750-1947) when Indians came in contact with western culture, history,
philosophy and scientific developments, had a profound effect on them. They were inspired by the
high ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Side-by-side this period also saw erosion of traditional
values cherished by Indians since ages. Describe the changes in values due to European influence
and imperialism.
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Answer:
1. Dates are important, as they note when certain events happened. This is very important because history is recorded chronologically. It helps to know that one event happened before another event so that one can examine the relationship between events. Dates also serve to mark periods in history.
2. The problem with the periodisation of Indian History that James Mill offers is that he divided the Indian history into three periods – Hindu, Muslim and British. However, the periodisation of Indian History on the basis of religion is not feasible for many reasons.
3. british preserved the official document because they thought that the act of writing was very important to run and govern a country in a better way. they believed that it would help them to systemic the reports and official document and in this way they can be used further.
4. Printed books of the past occupy a precious position in the study of history of modern India. They are one of the vital sources because they are the store-houses of a wide knowledge. A detailed trace of the past can be made by the help of the early printed books.
5. These are very important sources . They include editorials , cartoons , news and letters . They throw light on various perspectives of society. Among the earliest newspapers in India , Mirat-ul-Akhbar founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy , and published in Persian and Bal Gangadhar Tilak's Kesari in Marathi are well known .
6. a Historical buildings and paintings are important sources of history as they give important and detailed information pertaining to a particular period. ... Inscriptions or the written records engraved on stones, pillars,clay or copper tablets, caves and walls of the buildings provide detailed information.