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write about the importance of letters and periodical as sources of history​

Answer 1

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Periodicals are important source of information that helps to draw the map of contemporary events. Magazines, journals, newsletters, etc. which are published in regular intervals may be classified as 'periodicals' . The periodicals like Prabasi , sabuj-patra, Kallol and many others were very much popular among the Bengalee readers. There are certain advantages in using the periodicals as the source of information for reconstruction of the history of modern India.

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Answer 2

Importance of letters and periodicals as source of history:

• Letters are important in history since they not only can tell us about the writer's thoughts and personality, they can also tell us more about the world the author was living in.

• Periodicals offers a historical record of past ideas, opinions, accomplishments, and social problems. Periodicals are particularly important to scholars as they facilitate what is known as scholarly communication.

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