How when and where? - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
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The British were of the belief that before administering a country it is important to know it properly. By the early nineteenth century, the British conducted detailed surveys to map the entire country.
Calligraphists are those who are specialized in the art of fine handwriting. In the early years of the nineteenth century, when the use of printing was not that common, these calligraphists were appointed to carefully copy these documents and write them beautifully.
The use of dates in history is a must because when we read about a particular phase or period in the form of a story, the dates provide a framework to present the story in sequence. The main objective of dates is that they will help to create a sensible story under proper timeline of events and incidents.
The most important source of knowledge about the past are literary sources. The British had started the method and system of keeping records of every plan, policy, decision, instruction, agreement etc.