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which help us to form a complete picture of logical remains helps the historian to
the ancient times. The information provided improve the scale of historical authenticity
by literary texts if corroborated by archaeo- and reliability of fact.

Terminology

Evidence : proof
Commemorate : to recall and show respect for
Ancestors : forefathers
Imperialism : a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonisation
Monopolies : the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service
Enlightenment : the action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened
Anthropological : relating to the study of humankind

Inside Story
Inside Story
g History is not just one story, but several.

g History enables us to accept diversities of races, languages, religions, culture, etc. as the
real one.
g There were many historians who started writing about British rule in India.

g James Rennel was an expert in marine survey and hydrography,
g Shimla was discovered by the British in 1819 after the Gurkha War.
g The coins made of gold, silver and copper speak of the economic situation of that place in
the period.

A. Tick (3) the correct option.

1. The word historia means:
(a) knowledge (b) information (c) inquiry

2. Scholars who write about history are called:
(a) historians (b) scientists (c) archeologists
3. Britishers came to India in:
(a) 1607 (b) 1609 (c) 1608

4. This source includes inscriptions, buildings, monuments, coins, etc.
(a) Archaeological (b) Literary (c) Both (a) & (b)

5. It was discovered by the British in 1819 after the Gurkha War.
(a) Kullu (b) Manali (c) Shimla
6. It yields information on the condition of country.

(a) Coins (b) Books (c) Paintings

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