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.