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BS 1910, the declaration made in BS 2007, BS 2046, BS 2063, speeches, books journals,
books, etc. are the reliable sources of history of Nepal. Similarly, gazettes, receipt, notices,
letters, verdicts, treaties, agreements, etc. are also the reliable sources of history.
8. Folk Songs, Stories, Saying, Myth

The folk songs generally reflect the then society, telling myths, stories, Khando
reciting the ancestral glory in a marriage ceremony which depict the pain and sorrow
of Nepalese artists, farmer, slave, Nepalese traders in Tibet and armies of Lahore
(Lahure) generally sings traditional songs. The stories and songs of Gandharva
(Gaaine) tells about the bravery of the rulers, unification campaigns, Anglo-Nepal
war, world wars, etc. are also the sources of history.
These sources are very important to know the situation of the country of different
time. Therefore, the preservation of these sources are very important. Some of the
ways are given below:
The collected sources of history should be recorded and stored in the electronic
devices such as computer, pendrive, etc.
The sources of history collected should be kept safely in library or in any safe place.
Proper security system should be assured to prevent the important historical
sources from being lost and stolen.
Researchers should be encouraged to use the collected information too.
History is the foundation of the development of the country. The various sources of
history should be consulted to find out an authentic historical fact. It should be based
on fact. The biased and exaggerated history may create confusion in future. History
provides the guidelines for the future. The authentic sources of history are the pride
and identity of the country. Therefore, it is the responsibility of everyone to protect,
preserve and pass the authentic information of history for future generation.

Activity

Collect some sources of history and discuss with your friends.

Exercise

Answer the following questions:
1. What is history?
2. What are the sources of history?
Make a list Community Work
3. Write any five secondary sources
of history. Discover important documents, papers, writing
4. “Art is a vivid source of history”. pictures and photos found in your community
Justify the statement with some and develop a system of their collection. Paste
examples. all in a chart paper and exhibit in your class.
5. How can epics, diaries and
biographies be important sources of history? What are the other sources that
support the given sources?
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