Question

Why did British preserve official documents?

Answer 1

The British believed that the act of writing was important. Hence, they got written up every instruction, plan, policy decision, agreement, investigation, etc. They thought that once this was done, things could be properly studied and debated. ... They also set up archives and museums to preserve important records.

Answer 2

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✴The British preserve the important documents because of the following reasons:-

✴They believe that the act of writing was very important. It was better than giving oral reference.

✴The written documents in Archives and mausoleums can be utilised at much later period whenever required for the purpose of studying.

✴The official documents served as records that of what they wished to preserved for prosperity.

✴These documents are the biggest source of information or proof of decision or action taken earlier on same matter.