Question

What is the limitation of official records?

Answer 1

The Official records basically presented an one sided view of Indian history.
b. It gave a very subjective view of Indian history, the views of colonial officials.
c. These records did not explain the plight of poor farmers or workers in the mines.
d. These records gave detailed description about the British policies but failed to explain its impact on the local people, on tribals.
e. Thus, other sources like autobiographies, newspapers, traveller accounts were