Historians carefully compare sources, looking for consistency and reliability, and use their expertise to determine which sources provide the most accurate and trustworthy information.
Class VI NCERT Social Science
NCERT Social Science Textbook Exploring Society India and Beyond Session 2024-2025.
How do historians decide which sources to trust more?
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Historians assess sources based on their reliability, credibility, and proximity to the events described. They prioritize primary sources, cross-reference multiple accounts, and consider the author’s perspective, potential biases, and historical context to determine which sources are most trustworthy.
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