Question

Write in detail about the historical research method.

Answer 1

1. Historical research, writing, and studies are carried out with the objective of understanding the chronology of past events and their interconnections. This is a continuous process.
2. Writing of historical narrative with the help of historical research method includes the following measures:
   i. Examining relevant references of the available historical information.
   ii. Collecting historical information, highlighting the processes that lead to historical transitions, and carrying out comparative analysis.
   iii. Understanding the references regarding the time and space of the given historical events and also various conceptual frameworks used in historical research methods.
   iv. Formulating relevant questions in the view of historical references.
   v. Formulating hypothesis.
   vi. Critically examining various sources of history.