1. The sources for the history of modem India help us to know the political, socio – economic and cultural developments in the country. 

2. The Portuguese, the Dutch, the French, the Danes, and the English recorded their official transactions in India on state papers. 

3. History can be written with the help of written sources and material sources. 

4. Written Sources: After the advent of the printing press, book were published in different languages people began to acquire knowledge easily in the fields like art, literature, history and science.

5. Written sources include Literatures, Travel Accounts, Diaries, Auto Biographies, Pamphlets, Government Documents and Manuscripts. 

6. Archives: It has main source of information for understanding past administrative machinery as well as a guide to the present and future generations related to all matters. 

7. Material Sources: Paintings and statues are the main sources of modem Indian history which provide information about national leaders and historical personalities and their achievements. 

8. Historical buildings and museums preserve and promote our cultural heritage,

9. Coins are a good source to know about administrative history.