Describe the major sources of knowing the history of the last 250 years of India ?

Ans. The major sources of knowing the history of the last 250 years of India are as Administrative records-The British believed that the act of writing was important. The British felt that all important documents and letters needed to be carefully preserved. So they set up record rooms attached to all administrative institutions. Specialised institutions like archives and museums were also established to preserve important records. These available government records and documents help a lot in knowing the past history of India.  

2. Surveying reports-Many surveys were done under the colonial administration. These survey reports also help us in knowing the history of last 250 years of India.

3. Other sources-From the above two reports we mainly get to know only about the official thoughts. To know the thoughts of other people in India, diaries of people, accounts of pilgrims, autobiographies of important people, different books and newspapers were used as a source.