Question

Why were administrative records of India maintained by the british

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Administrative Records

Official records of the British administration serve as important source of history of this period. The British rulers believed that every instruction, plan, policy, decision, agreement, investigation should be clearly written up. This was necessary for proper study and debate about an issue. They carefully preserved all official records and created several archives for the purpose.

While these records provide valuable information, we need to be careful while interpreting them. We should keep in mind that those records were written from the perspective of the British officials. They may have overlooked certain issues or may have modified certain aspects to suit their needs.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The British felt that all the important letters and documents must be carefully preserved. So they set up record rooms attached to administrative institutions, and institutions such as archives and museums were also established for preserving records.