How different schools of historiography characterise a colony?

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What are the different school of historiography?

In recent decades there have been four main schools of historiography in how historians study India: Cambridge, Nationalist, Marxist, and subaltern.

What is the concept of colonial historiography?

Colonial historiography involves writing history of a colony by the metropolis, according to it’s own needs and understanding. In Indian context, we find that many schools of thought developed regarding it over the years. The orientalists were fond of Indian religion and culture, especially it’s ancient period.
 

What is the nature of colonial historiography?

The term ‘colonial historiography’ applies to (a) the histories of the countries colonised during their period of colonial rule, and (b) to the ideas and approaches commonly associated with historians who were or are characterised by a colonialist ideology.

How history is different from historiography?

History is the event or period and the study of it. Historiography is the study of how history was written, who wrote it, and what factors influenced how it was written.
 

What are the 4 main characteristics of historiography?

Modern historiographies are based on the following characteristics:

  • Scientific principles;
  • Encompass formation of relevant questions;
  • Consist of anthropocentric questions;
  • Supported by reliable evidence;
  • Represent humankind’s journey.


What is historiography and its characteristics?

historiography, the writing of history, especially the writing of history based on the critical examination of sources, the selection of particular details from the authentic materials in those sources, and the synthesis of those details into a narrative that stands the test of critical examination.
 

What is an example of colonial historiography?

The five volumes of Cambridge History of India, published during 1923-1937 C.E. are distinct examples of colonial historiography.

What are the two main types of colonialism categorized by historians?

Majorly there are two types of colonialism: Settler colonialism and Exploitation colonialism. The Settler colonialism involves immigration at large scale as an outcome of religious, economic or political issues. Exploitation colonialism involves the trade and commerce like the export of goods or even the slave trade.



What are the main characteristics of nationalist historiography?

The features of nationalist historiography are as follows:

  • Indian historians: Nationalistic Historiography includes the writings of Indian historians who were trained in the British educational system.
  • Aim of writing: They aimed at restoring the pride in the ancient glory of India and self-esteem of the Indian readers.

What are the five school records?

The Statutory Records are:

  • Admission Register. The admission register is kept under the custody of the school head/principal.
  • Attendance Register.
  • Syllabus.
  • Lesson Note/Plan.
  • Dossier.
  • Report Cards.
  • Progress Register.
  • Log-Book.

What are the three types of school records?

The records can broadly be classified under the following six headings:

  • (i) General Records. General register.
  • (ii) Records of Teachers. Service book.
  • (iii) Records of Pupils. Attendance register.
  • (iv) Equipment Records. Dead stock register.
  • (v) Statistical Data:
  • (vi) Financial Records”




What are the 4 branches of history?

Social History: The history of people and societies. Economic History: The history of the economies and economic processes. Diplomatic History: The history of international relations. Art History: The history of various forms of art.

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