Question

State the need and purpose of historical research. Explain the various sources used for data collection in historical research.

Answer 1

Answer:

Various sources used for data collection in historical research is first the book that have written at that time means history of that historical research.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:(i) An expert knowing the language and script of a  

historical document can read and understand it.

(ii) The expert can examine the authenticity of the  

document by using criteria such as lettering style,  

authors style of writing, manufacturing date,  

type of paper, etc.

(iii) Such documents can further be scrutinized2

by  

historians with the help of relevant3

historical  

references.

Thus experts having knowledge of history in  

various fields are essential for historical research.