Question

why were records maintained? How were they maintained?​

Answer 1

Answer:

First. the colonial rulers wanted to document everything they have provided to the society also the wanted to keep the written records of these documentation . Secondly. They wanted the society to remember their great works done and to show their power and Glory .

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Answer 2

Answer:

Archives and museums were also founded to protect important records.In order to maintain numerous copies, all records were hand written in the early 19th century.Advent of printing technology in the later years enabled printing of several copies at a time. Thus there was no fear of loss of documents

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