Question

​Explain the importance of ‘British Documents’ as a source of information of Modern Period of
Indian history.

Answer 1

Explanation:

British Documents - The British ruled over India for almost two hundred years. The records of reforms - Morley-Minto Reforms , Government of India Act and the Reports of Simon Commission , etc are important sources of information. They tell us the condition of the people as well as administration of that time.

Many books were written and printed during this period which are preserved in public and private libraries. Most books are available even now , as they have been reprinted from time to time. They are an important source of information of the modern period.