Question

explain why the British put much emphasis on keeping administrative records​

Answer 1

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There ample sources available to reconstruct the history of the modern period of India. This includes official records, autobiographies, newspapers, photographs, etc.

• The most important source of information comprises administrative records.

• Administrative records are official documents.

• The British officials not only believed in keeping a record of every official proceeding but also carefully preserved important documents and papers.

• They set up specialised institutions as archives and museums to preserve the records.

• Most of these materials are available in the National Archievs of India at New Delhi and the India Office Records in India.

• The India Office Records are administrated by The British Library ; over 300 collections and over 3000 smaller deposits of private papers are a significant source of the British experience.

• Britishers kept these records carefully as they included correct, and important information about India (colony of the Britishers)

Hence, Administrative Records were preserved carefully.