Question

classify and list out the primary and secondary sources used during British period in India​

Answer 1

Answer:

The historical sources can be of two types, i.e. Primary and Secondary Sources. A primary source is the evidence of an eye witness or mechanical device which was present at the time of the occurrence of an event. The secondary source is also of great historical importance to the historians.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sources of modern period

1. Primary sources

(a) Archaeological sources

(b) Official records

(c) Newspapers and magazines

(d) Original documents

(e) Surveys , Census etc.

2. Secondary sources

(a) Indigenous records