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:[[User:Dr.Aviraj|Dr.Aviraj]] ([[User talk:Dr.Aviraj#top|talk]]) 13:46, 13 October 2026 (IST)
:[[User:Dr.Aviraj|Dr.Aviraj]] ([[User talk:Dr.Aviraj#top|talk]]) 13:46, 13 October 2026 (IST)
::Hello Dr. Aviraj, It is good to see your interest in documenting regional history and preserving information that may not be readily available online. Books and other offline historical sources can certainly be valuable, provided the sources are authentic and the information can be independently verified.
::I would suggest that you create the proposed articles in the Draft namespace first. This will give you sufficient time to develop the content, add proper references, and address any concerns regarding sourcing and neutrality before submitting the articles for review.
::For books that are not available online, one possible approach would be to scan the relevant pages, subject to copyright and access permissions, and upload them to a suitable public archival platform, such as the Internet Archive (which operates the Wayback Machine). You can then use the archived link along with the complete book details, including the title, author, publisher, year of publication, and relevant page numbers. This will make it easier for other editors to verify the references and assess the content.
::The intention should be to ensure that valuable historical information is documented in a way that meets the requirements of the encyclopaedia. If the sources are reliable and the claims are properly supported, it will help strengthen the articles and make the review process smoother.
::I would encourage you to continue contributing your research and knowledge. Developing the articles in draft form and working constructively with other editors would be a good way forward. I hope to see your contributions help preserve and document more of our regional history. Thank you, and best wishes for your contributions. [[User:WikiDwarf|WikiDwarf]] ([[User talk:WikiDwarf|talk]]) 21:39, 13 October 2026 (IST)

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Do not revert edits or create hoax pages

Hello,

You have been re-adding unsourced content to pages such as Saran district even after the edits have been reverted. You are also recreating deleted pages like Bhatkeshri Estate without addressing the issues of unsourced and unreliable material.

If you wish to add any content, please support it with reliable sources and do not use fabricated sources such as non-existent book citing yourself as the author. Dokania (talk) 05:04, 8 October 2026 (IST)Reply

Subject / Reply regarding Source Verification and Historical Representation
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback regarding this entry. I would like to bring forward a few critical points concerning the sources and the historical representation of this subject:
  • Validity of Offline Sources: A book does not lose its validity as a historical source simply because it is not available online. A vast and authentic portion of history remains preserved exclusively in offline libraries, regional archives, and physical manuscripts. Knowledge and history cannot be limited strictly to the digital space.
  • Verification of Physical Books: Even if a book lacks an online footprint, it can still be cross-verified. By providing the exact book title, author, year of publication, publisher, and specific page numbers, any independent researcher can verify the claims in a physical library.
  • Representation of Middle-Class History: The history and contributions of a community or the middle class should not be marginalized or dismissed simply because it is not widely popularized in mainstream digital media. Every community deserves to have its documented history represented fairly.
  • The Need for Awareness Campaigns: Regarding the involvement of initiatives like 'oldhistoryknowncorporation.pvt.ltd', private and organizational campaigns often become necessary precisely because regional history is frequently overlooked by mainstream institutions, the state government of Bihar, or the Indian government. These campaigns should be viewed as positive efforts to protect and promote marginalized histories before they are lost.
I request you to consider these verifiable offline citations so that this crucial aspect of history can be documented with neutrality and completeness.
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Dr.Aviraj (talk) 13:46, 13 October 2026 (IST)Reply
Hello Dr. Aviraj, It is good to see your interest in documenting regional history and preserving information that may not be readily available online. Books and other offline historical sources can certainly be valuable, provided the sources are authentic and the information can be independently verified.
I would suggest that you create the proposed articles in the Draft namespace first. This will give you sufficient time to develop the content, add proper references, and address any concerns regarding sourcing and neutrality before submitting the articles for review.
For books that are not available online, one possible approach would be to scan the relevant pages, subject to copyright and access permissions, and upload them to a suitable public archival platform, such as the Internet Archive (which operates the Wayback Machine). You can then use the archived link along with the complete book details, including the title, author, publisher, year of publication, and relevant page numbers. This will make it easier for other editors to verify the references and assess the content.
The intention should be to ensure that valuable historical information is documented in a way that meets the requirements of the encyclopaedia. If the sources are reliable and the claims are properly supported, it will help strengthen the articles and make the review process smoother.
I would encourage you to continue contributing your research and knowledge. Developing the articles in draft form and working constructively with other editors would be a good way forward. I hope to see your contributions help preserve and document more of our regional history. Thank you, and best wishes for your contributions. WikiDwarf (talk) 21:39, 13 October 2026 (IST)Reply