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Chatrapati Shivaji HISTORICAL RESEARCH Historical research is undertaken to answer questions concerning causes, effects or trends relating to past events that may shed light on the present practices or behavior. Historical research involves a systematic collection & a critical evaluation of data relating to past occurrences of a particular phenomenon CHARACTERISTICS Historical research focuses on a careful study & analysis of data about past events. Historical research is a critical investigation of events, their development, & experiences of the past & a careful weighing of evidence of the validity of information of the past & interpretation of the evidence. • The purpose of historical research is to gain a clear understanding of the impact of the past on the present & future events related to the life process. • It involves detailed analysis of what has been written or done & is used to describe, explain or interpret these events. • Historical research involves the review of written materials but many include oral documentation as well. • Historical research relies on available data usually in the form of written narrative records of the past, diaries, letters, newspapers, minutes of meetings, reports etc.
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