Abstract :
The term history is derived from the Greek
word ?istoria‘ which means enquiry, research, exploration
information or learning. History is an enquiry into human
events or learning based on ascertained facts. In a restricted
sense, history is nothing but the recorded past based on
research. In this sense, history can be used to stand either
for a well-known genus of researches and writings which
usually take the form of historical books. History is a
meaningful record of human achievement. It is not just
dates and events but an unique account of relativity
between time period, people, places, and events. The study
of history has both a practical and educational value. It help
us to develop an active enquiring mind, promotes the use of
critical skills in the handling and evaluation of various
types of source material and assists in the presentation of
written work.
Keyword :
History; Research; Types of research; Historical research.