The writings of which of the following cannot be considered a primary source?

2019

The writings of which of the following cannot be considered a primary source?

  1. A.

    Muzaffar Alam

  2. B.

    Abul Fazl

  3. C.

    Rashsundari Devi

  4. D.

    Ziyauddin Barani

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Correct answer: A

A primary source is produced by someone directly connected with the period, event, or experience being studied. Abul Fazl and Ziyauddin Barani wrote in their historical periods, and Rashsundari Devi’s autobiographical writing is also a primary source. Muzaffar Alam is a modern historian, so his writings are secondary sources, not primary sources.

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