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HISTORY (ELECTIVE)
PREFACE
As a matter of fact History is an accurate (possible) record of past events. It provides
the status of phenomenon at given times. It also provides interpretation and evaluation of
problems, issues, movements and direct observation as eyewitness and indirect observation
through documents, relics and remains. It helps to determine the change, growth and
development of human race. It is discovery of characteristics traits, norms, and statutes in
different ages.

SYLLABUS FOR B.A. HISTORY TWO-YEAR (COURSE)

Scheme of Studies
B.A History Syllabus shall consist of two papers of 100 marks each. Students shall be asked to
choose any one of the following four groups. In each paper there shall be one compulsory objective
question of multiple choice, bearing 20 marks.

The four groups in B.A History are as under.

1.

Islamic History
Paper A: - Advent of Islam to the Fall of Umayyad (570 AD to 750 AD)
Paper B: - History of Abbasids (750 AD to 1258 AD)
and Muslim Rule in Spain (712 AD to 1492 AD)
OR
History of Modern Muslim World. (1919 AD to 2002 AD)

2.

History of Muslims of South Asia

Paper A: - History of Delhi Sultanate (712 AD to 1526 AD)
Paper B: - History of Mughals (1526 AD 1857 AD)

3.

History of Pakistan
Paper A: - Genesis of Pakistan Movement (1857 AD to 1947 AD)
Paper B: - History of Pakistan (1947 AD to 2005 AD)

4.

History of Europe
Paper A: - History of Modern Europe (1789 to 1945 AD)
Paper B: - International Relations and Organizations. (1945 AD to 2005 AD)

Detail of Courses
ISLAMIC HISTORY
(ADVENT OF ISLAM TO THE FALL OF UMMAYYADS)

(570 to 750 AD)

1. Pre-Islamic Arabia
Geographical, political, social, economic and religious conditions of the city state of Makkah.

2. The Holy Prophet (SAW)

Birth of the Prophet, Prophethood and Preaching of Islam; the opposition of the Quraish;
Migration to Ethopia and Madina. Socioeconomic and cultural foundations including contributions of
Ashab-e-Suffa.
Brotherhood, the Madina charter, wars with Quraish, (battle of Badar, Uhad and Ahzab); the
peace accord of Hudaibiyya; the Prophets letters to the various rulers; the conquest of Makkah; the battle
of Hunain; the spread of Islam in Central Arabia; the Tubuk expedition, the Prophets last pilgrimage and
the significance of the last Sermon; his Seerat and achievements.

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3. Hazart Abu Bakar (RA)

His early life and sacrifices for the cause of Islam; his election as Caliph; the movement of apostasy;
rise of false prophets; the refusal of Zakat; the consolidation of center; the conquest of Iraq; relations with
Iran, Syria, and Byzantine; the compilation of the Quran; his character and achievements.

4. Hazart Umar Bin Khattab(RA)

His early life and acceptance of Islam, his services for the cause of Islam, his role during the caliphate
of Abu Bakar; Umars nomination as caliph, the conquests of Iran, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Azerbaijan and
Armenia; expansion of Muslim power; his reforms and administration, development of Muslim institutions
and the projects of public welfare, his character and achievements.

5. Hazrat Usman (RA)

His early life and acceptance of Islam; his services for the cause of Islam; his role during the life time
of the Prophet, Abu Bakar and Umar, his election as caliph; conquest of North Africa, Cyprus, Tabaristan,
Turkmanistan and Makran, the Sabite movement, opposition of Uthman. His martyrdom and its
consequences, his character and achievements.

6. Hazrat Ali (RA)

His early life; his services for the cause of Islam; his role during the life time of the Prophet, Abu Bakr,
Uamr and Uthman, his installation as caliph, the battle of the camel, the battle of Siffin, emergence of the
Kharjites, battle of Naharwan, Hazrat Alis martyrdom; his character and achievements, Imam Hasan as
caliph, his abdication.

7. Administrations and Structure of Government under the Khulafa-e-Rashidin

Administrative, financial and judicial system under the Pious Caliphs, the status of the Dhimmis and
the Mawali, the social life of the Muslims, salient features of the Khilafat-e-Rashida.

THE UMAYYADS AT DAMASCUS

8. Amir Muawiyah
Political condition of Islamic world at the time of his accession; establishment of Umayyad Dynasty.
Changed character of the caliphate, nomination versus elections, measures to consolidate the empire his
administration. His achievements and character.

9. Yazid-I
His succession and the rule of single dynasty. The tragedy of Karbala, its effects and significance in
the history of Islam. Event of Harrah. Siege of Makkah.

10. Marwan Bin Hakam

Abdullah Ibn Zubair, Jabia Conference, election of Marwan; the battle of Marj-i-Rahit, Marwans
internal policy and consolidation of power, his character.

11. Abdul Malik Bin Marwan

Political conditions of Islamic world at the time of his accession. The real founder of Umayyad
dynasty, consolidation of his power, his administrative policy and reforms, the role of Hajjaj bin Yousaf, his
character and achievements.

12. Walid Bin Abdul Malik

Expansion of Islamic empire in Asia, Africa and Europe, his works of public utility, his reforms and
achievements. His glorious reign.

13. Sulaiman Bin Abdul Malik

His ill treatment of Muslim Generals, siege of Constantinople; his character and polices. Nomination
of Umar bin Abdul Aziz.

14. Umar Bin Abdul Aziz

The fifth pious Caliph; administrative and religious reforms; state policy; character and achievements.

15. Hisham and later Umayyads

Important events of their rule; Abbasid Movement; propaganda and the causes of success.

16. Down Fall of Umayyad

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Fall of the Umayyads dynasty and causes of decline.

17. Nature of Umayyad Rule

Growth and expansion of Islamic empire; central and provincial administration; judiciary and military
system; social, cultural and economic development.

Suggested Readings:
1)

Syed Amir Ali, The History of the Saracens.

2)

Syed Amir Ali, The Spirit of Islam.

3)

J. Wellhausen, The Arab kingdom and its Fall.

4)

S.A.Q. Hussaini, Arab Administration.

5)

Mazharuddin Siddiqui, Development of Islamic State and Society.

6)

Cambride Lewis: Islam, (Relevant Chapters).

7)

Bernared Lewis: Islam and the World.

8)

Philip K. Hitti: History of the Arabs.

9)

Habib Hourani: History of the Arabs.

10) Montgomery Watt: Muhammad at Mecca Muhammad at Madina.

11) Shaban: Abbaside Revolution. Cambridge.

ISLAMIC HISTORY (B)

HISTORY OF ABBASIDES (750 to 1258 AD)
and MUSLIM RULE IN SPAIN (712 to 1492 AD)
1. The Abbasid Movement
The Abbasid Movement and causes of its success. Role of Abu Muslim Khurasani; establishment of
Abbasid caliphate.

2. Abul Abbas Al Saffah

His character and consolidation of power.

3. Abu Jaffar Al Mansur

Rebellions of Abdullah bin Ali and Abu Muslim Khurasani; Rawindiya sect and the kharjites; Mansur
and the Alids; conquests and consolidation of the Caliphate Administration; foundation of Baghdad.
Character and achievements.

4. Al Mehdi
Revolts of Muqannah and Zindiqa; conquests; wars against the Romans; estimate of his character.

5. Al Hadi.
His policy towards Alids; revols; estimates of his character.

6. Harun al Rashid
Rise and fall of the Barmakides, early revolts; wars in Africa, establishment of Idrisia kingdom; war
against Romans. His character and achievements.

7. Amin-al-Rashid
Differences with Mamun; war between the two brothers and murder of Amin; estimates of his
character.

8. Mamum-al-Rashid
Disorder in Baghdad, entry in Baghdad. Tahiriyya and Zaidiyya kingdoms Babak Khurrami
conquests in the East, Asia Minor and the Mediterranean. His religious policy Mutazalite, scientific and
literary progress.

9. Muetasim Billah

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Turkish soldiery; foundation of Samarra conquests in Asia Minor; estimate of his character.

10. Wasiq Billah

Aggrandizement of Turks. Turkish soldiery cut to size; new religious policy and its results.

11. Mutawakkil
His state policy and religious Policy; his murder.

12. Later Abbasids

From Mustansir Billah to Muetasim Billah, a brief survey Fall of Baghdad at the hands of Hulaku
Khan.

13. Downfall of Abbasids

Causes of the downfall of the Abbasid caliphate.

14. Abbasid Administration

Central structure and its main functionaries. Provincial administration. sources of income. Army.
Judiciary.

15. Literary, Educational and Scientific Developments

Science, art and literature; Bait-ul-Hikmat; medicine, philosophy, ilm-ul-kalam, Ikhwan-us-Safa,
astronomy and astrology, mathematics, chemistry, zoology, geography and history; traditions and
jurisprudence poetry, architecture, calligraphy, paintings and music.

16. Societies and Economic Life

Society and Economic life under the Abbasids.
17. Condition of Spain on the eve of the Muslim conquest
conditions.)

(political, social

and religious

18. Conquest of Spain

Musa bin Nusair and Tariq bin Ziyad. The causes of invasion and success.

19. Spain under Muslim Governors

Emergence of christian state of the North.
20. Abdul Rehman I His character and achievements.
21. Hisham I His internal policy; introduction of Maliki Fiqh.
22. Hakam I His character and achievements, relations with theologians, wars and rebellions, rise of
Maliki Fiqah.
23. Abdul Rehman II His character and achievements, relations with the christians, foreign policy,
cultural and literary activities.
24. Muhammad I His character and achievements, his relations with Non-Muslims, rebellion in Toledo,
rise of Banu Qisi, rebellions of Ibn Marvan and Ibn Hafsun, succession of Munzar and Abdullah.
25. Abdul Rehman III Early difficulties, restoration of law and order, internal and external policy,
relations with the christians and Fatimids, the title of caliph, his character and achievements.
26. Hakam II His relations with North Africa and christians, advancement of art and literature.
27. Hisham II (Hisham Almoeed) His character and achievements.
28. Later Umayyads, the rise of Hajib-al-Mansur; relations with the courtiers and Theologians, Jihad
against the christians, his character and achievements.
29. Administration of Spain under the Umayyads.
30. Petty dynasties.
31. Decline and fall of Umayyads of Spain: causes, Almoravids, Almohads.
32. Fall of Granada (1492).
33. Contribution of arts, architecture, literature and science.

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Suggested Readings:
1)

Sir T.W. Arnold, The Caliphate.

2)

Amir Hussain Siddiqui, Islamic State; A Historical Survey.

3)

Fayyaz Mahmood, History of Islam.

4)

Syed Amir Ali, London, The Short History of Saracens.

5)

Syed Amir Ali, London, The Spirit of Islam.

6)

S.A.Q. Hussani, Arab Administration.

7)

Mazaral-ul-Haq, History of Islam.

8)

Dr. Imam-ud-Din, Dacca, 1959, Political History of Muslim Spain.

9)

Dr. Imam-ud-Din, A Cultural History of Spain.

10) Dozy, R., Spanish Islam.

11) Stanley lane Pole, The Moors in Spain, Lahore 1953.
12) T.B. Irving: The Falcons of Spain.

Paper B
ISLAMIC HISTORY
HISTORY OF MODERN MUSLIM WORLD
(1919 to 2002 AD)
A brief introduction of modern Muslim world with special reference to the impacts of
colonialism. Special study of Iran and Arab world.
1.

IRAN:

land and people

General introduction with historical background.

World War-I and its effects on Iran.
Rise and reforms of Raza Shah Kalalin.
World War-II and Iran.
Abdication of Raza Shah kalin.
Rise of Movements.
Raza Shahs rules.
Irans role in Muslim world.
Revolution Revolutionary regime.
Pakistan Iran relations.

2.

Saudi Arabia

Huseins rule in Hijaz; Ibn Saud, forming of Saudi Arabia into kingdom, discovery of oil and its
nd
impact upon the socio-political and economic life of the society 2 World War and aftermath. King Saud,
its internal and external polices. King Faisal internal reforms, foreign Policy, King Khalid rule. King Fahad
rule.

3.

Iraq

Under Mandatory Power: 1920 to 1930 AD

King Faisal; internal problems, AngloIraqi Treaty, Politics in 1930s, Iraq during World War
second, domestic politics in 1950, the Baghdad pact, The revolution of 1958 and its aftermath, the First
Baath Revolution, The era of Arif, the Second Baath Revolution, Iraq under Sadam Husein. American
intervention and Fall of Sadam Husein.

4.

Syria

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Under rench Mandate, partition of Syria into Lebanon and Syria, FrancoSyrian Treaty 1936. Syria
nd
during World War 2 , the Husenei Zaim Revolution, the Hinawi and the Shiskali coups, Return to
constitutional life, UAR, After the dissolution of Union, Baath party rule, The Leadership of Hafiz Assad.

5.

Lebnon

Under French Mandate, FrancoLebnon treaty, 1936 Lebnons Liberation and (World war II), The
coup of 1952 and its aftermath, The Lebanese civil war; The Presidencies of Faud Chechab and Suleiman
Franjiyeh, Lebanon 1976 to 1985.

6.

Palestine

Land, people, balfoure declaration, British mandate, partition of the Palestine, creation of Isreal,
1948 Arab-Isreal War, 1967and 1973 ArabIsreal wars, Palestinian problems and UNO.

7.

Egypt

Under British protectorate, under monarchy, Saad Zaghlul & Wafd party; Anglo Egyptian treaty of
1936; Nahas Pasha & Wafd party; Egypt during second world war, the 1952 coup, General Naguib,
President Nasser. Suez crises, PanArabism and UAR After the dissolution of UAR, Arab; Isreal wars of
1967 & 1973 & Egypt, Sadats rule, Camp David agreement, Ikhwan-ul-Muslimin. Hosni Mobariks rule.

Recommended Books:
1) Hurewitz, J.C., Soviet American Rivalry in the Middle East New York, 1969.
2) The Middle East Politics: The Military Dimeses New York, 1969.
3) Diplomacy in the Near and Middle East: A Documentary Record, Princetion,1956,2 Vol.
4) AlMarayati, Aloid A & Others, The Middle East: Its Governments & Politics, Belmont,
1972.
5) Rubinsten, Alvin Z. , Red Star on the Nile: The Soviet Egyptian relationship since the June
war, Princton, 1977.
6) Hitti, P.K. , Near East in History.
7) Harari, Maurice, Governments & Politics of the Middle East.
8) Neguib, Muhammad, Eqypts Destiny: A personal statement, New York,1955.
9) ElSadat, Anwer, Revolt on the Nile, London, 1957.
10) In Search of Identity: An Autobiography, New York, 1978.
11) Abdullah, King of Jordan, My Memoirs, tran, by Harlod W.G.London,1978.
12) Armajani, Yahya, Middle East: Past and Present, New Jersy, 1980.
th

13) Sharabi, H.B., Government & Politics of Middle East in the 20 Century New Jersy, 1962.
14) Lenczowski, George, The Middle East in the World Affairs, New York,1988.

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HISTORY OF MUSLIM RULE IN SOUTH ASIA

Paper A
(712 to 1526 AD)
(Conquest of Sindh Delhi Sultanate up to the Advent of Mughals)
1.

2.

South Asia on the eve of Arab Conquest

a.

Historical background, geographical, political, social, religious and economic conditions of

South Asia; its relations with neighboring regions.

b.

Causes of Arab invasion of Sindh Muhammad Bin Qasim and his conquests, Arab
administration of Sindh, settlement of Brahmanabad political, cultural, religious and
social impacts of the conquests. City states of Makran, Mansurah, and Multan.

Sultan Mahmud of Ghazna

Causes of his Indian campaigns; its significance and impact. Character and
achievements. Alberuni and his contributions.

3.

Ghaznavids at Lahore
Lahore as a centre of art and Literature. Downfall of Ghaznavids and re-emergence of minor
states.

4.

Sultan Shahab-ud-Din Muhammad Ghori

His Indian campigns, Character and achievements, Muizzi Maliks-causes of the defeat of Hindu
India.

5.

Ilburi Turks
Sultan Qutbuddin Aibak, Sultan Shams-ud-Din Iltutumish, his early difficulties; his achievements
as the real founder of Sultanate, relations with caliphate, his successors, Sultan Razia,
Nasiruddin Mahmud and his policy, Ghiasuddin Balban, his theory of Kingship, consolidation of
Sultanate, Mongol problem, Kaiqubad and the end of Ilburi Turks dynasty, slave system as a
source of weakness and strength.

6.

Khilji Dynasty
Siginificane of Khilji Revolutoin Feroz Khilji and his character; Sultan Alaudding khilji, his
reforms and conquests, Deccan policy; Malik kafur, Qutbuddin Mubarik and end of the khilji
Dynasty.

7.

Tughluq Dynasty
Ghiasuddin Tughluq: his administration and character: Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq: his
character and personality, mixture of two extremes, his plans and their failure, out-break of
rebellions, his Deccan policy. Sultan Feroz Shah Tughluq, his military expeditions, administrative
reforms, public works, religious policy; Amir Timurs invasion; End of Tughluq dynasty.

8.

Sayyids
Khizar Khan: Character and achievements.

9.

Lodhis
Sikandar Lodhi: his administration and religious policy. Ibrahim lodhi and end of the Delhi
Sultanate.

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10.

Contemporary independent Kingdoms

Bahmani, Vijaynagar, Sindh, and Kashmir.

11.

Downfall of the Sultanate of Delhi

The causes of the downfall of Sultanate of Delhi.

12.

Administration of Delhi Sultanate

Central and Provincial departments, army, land revenue system, and Judiciary.

13.

14.

Social and Cultural Contribution of the Sultans of Delhi

a.

Contributions in Historiography, literature, education, arts and culture, Amir Khusrau and his
contributions.

b.

Architecture: Main characteristics of Muslim architecture important buildings of the period.

c.

Society, economic conditions and commerce.

Religious Trends
Role of Ulemas, role of Sufis, Sufi orders (Chistiya & Suharwardia), important Sufis of the period,
Bhagti movement, its origin, and impact.

Suggested Readings:
1.

S. M. Ikram, History of Muslim Civilization in Indo and Pakistan.

2.

S.M. Ikram, History of Muslim Rule in India.

3.

Abdul Qadir, History of Indo-Pak.

4.

A.B.M. Habibullah, The Foundation of Muslim Rule in India.

5.

Sir Wolsely Haig, The Cambridge History of India.

6.

I.H.Qurshi, The Muslim Community of the Indo-Pakistan Sub-continent.

7.

I.H.Qurshi, The Administration of the Sultanate of Delhi.

8.

I.H.Qurshi, A short history of Pakistan. Vol. II. Edited.

9.

Hussain, J. A History of the Peoples of Pakistan, 1998 O.U.P. Karachi.

HISTORY OF MUSLIM RULE IN SOUTH ASIA

PAPER- B
HISTORY OF MUGHALS
(1526 to 1857 AD)
1. South Asia at the advent of Mughals
Socio-political conditions of South Asia at the eve of Mughal invasion; causes of the advent.

2. Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad Babar

His early life; invasion on South Asia, first battle of Panipat, foundation of Mughal rule, defeat of
Rajput; His character and personality as a literary man, as a statesman and as a general.

3. Naseer-ud-Din Muhammad Humayun

His early life, capture of throne and conquests, his reforms; administration and public works. His
achievements as ruler.

4. Sher Shah Suri and the establishment of Sur Dynasty

His early life, capture of throne and conquests, his reforms; administration and public works. His
achievements as a ruler; successors of Sher shah and the end of Suri Dynasty.

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5. Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar
His early life, accession to throne, second battle of Panipat; Bairam khan and his downfall; petticoat
government; conquests in the north and the Rajput policy; penetration in the south and Deccan
policy; religious trends and his religious policy; Din-e-Elahi, administration, mansabdari system; his
land revenue system. His character and achievements.

6. Nuruddin Muhammad Jahangir

His accession; Khusrus revolt; conquests in the North and South. Noor Jehan and her marriage with
Jahangir; her ascendancy; Qandhar question; revolts of prince Khurram and Mahabat Khan. His
character and personality estimates. Patronage towards painting.

7. Shahabuddin Muhammad Shah Jehan

His early life, marriage with Mumtaz Mahal, his accession to throne, golden period of the Mughal
Rule. His central Asian Policy; Deccan Policy. War of succession between his sons; causes of the
success of Aurangzeb and the failure of Dara Shikoh. His character and achievements as an architect
king.

8. Mohiyuddin Muhammad Aurangzeb Alamgir

His early life, accession and theory of kingship; his military expeditions, Rajput Policy, Deccan policy,
his policy towards Marhatas and Sikhs, his religious policy. His character and achievements.

9. Period of Decadence: Later Mughals

Causes of the decline of the Mughal Empire, Rise of Europen powers in India, invasion of Nadir Shah
of Iran and Ahmad Shah Abdali of Afghanistan.

10. Growth of Independent Principalities

Punjab, Bengal, Ouadh, Deccan, and Mysore.

11. Socio-Cultural and Economic Condition Under the Mughals

Contributions in the field of art, architecture and literature; society; commerce; industry; and economic
developments.

12. Religious Movements

Mahdevi movement; Muslim Tasawwuf, Qadria and Naqshbanddia order; Hazrat Mujaddid Alf-i-Sani
and his services towards revival of Islam. Shah Walaullah and his contributions. Faraizi Movement.
Tehrik-e-Mujahidin.
13. Rise and expansion of English East India Companywar of independence 1857.

Suggested Readings:
1.

S.M. Ikram, History of Muslim Civilization in India and Pakistan.

2.

S.M. Ikram, History of Muslim Rule in India.

3.

Syed Abdul Qadir, History of Indo-Pak.

4.

Prof. Zubair, History of Indo-Pak.

5.

I.H. Qureshi, The Administration of Mughal Empire.

6.

Sir Wolseley Haig, The Cambridge History of India.

7.

I.H. Qureshi, The Muslim Community of the Indo-Pakistan sub-continent.

8.

I.H. Qureshi, A short history of Pakistan, Vol. III.

9.

Sh. Rashid, later Muslims.

10.

Islam R. Sufism in South Asia 2002, OUP, Karachi.

11.

Khan, Gulfishan, Indian Muslims Perception of the West.

HISTORY OF PAKISTAN
GENESIS OF PAKISTAN MOVEMENT

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PAPER-A
(1857 to 1947 AD)
1. The War of Independence 1857 AD
Its causes, events, and impacts. Failure of the War of Independence and its effects especially on the
Muslims. Early constitutional developments.

2. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Aligarh Movement

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Aligarh Movement. His social, political, educational, and religious
contributions to the Muslims of South Asia. Urdu- Hindi controversy and the Two Nation Theory.

3. Religioius and Educational Movements and Institutions of the

Muslims.

Dar-ul-Aloom Deoband, Tehrik-i-Mujahudeen, Hur Movement, Tehrik-i-Rashmi Romal, Nadva-tulAulema Lucknow, Anjuman Himayat-i-Islam, Muhammad literary Bengal, Sindh Madrasa-tal-Islam
Karachi, and Islamia College, Peshwar.

4. Hindu Revivalist Movements

Arya Samaj, Barhamosamaj, Theosophical society, Ramakrishana Mission.

5. Indian National Congress

Formation of Indian National Congress College, Indian Council Act-1892, limitations and impact on
Muslims.

6. Syed Ameer Ali

His early life, central Muhammadan Association. His services for the Muslims of South Asia.

7. Urdu Defence Movement

Urdu Defence Movement, Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk and Nawab Vaqar-ul-Mulk and the formation of
Muhammadan Political Organization.

8. Partition of Bengal-1905
Partition of Bengal; its causes, Swadeshi movement and revitalization of Hindu nationalism and its
impacts on Muslims. Hindu reaction to partition of Bengal and its annulment.

9. Formation of All India Muslim League- 1906

Simla Deputation and its proposals. Formation of Muslim league; its objectives and evolution.

10. Minto--Morley Reforms 1909

Salient features of MintoMorley Reforms of 1909.

11. Hindu Muslim Unity

Lucknow Pact 1916, Rowlatt Act, Jalianwala Bagh Tragedy, Ali Brothers and the Khalifat Movements,
M.K. Gandhi, Tehrik-i-Mawalat. Movement for the separation of Sindh from the Bombay Presidency.

12. Dyarchy system and its failure

The Government of India Act-1919, dyarchy and its failure.

13. The Constituional Developments upto 1935

Delhi proposals, simon commission; Nehru Report, Quaid-i-Azams Fourteen points; Allama Iqbals
Allabad address of 1930, Simon commission report, the first, second and third Round Table
Conferences in London, Communal award and Poona pact.

14. Government of India Act-1935

The introduction of Government of India Act-1935; its salient features and impacts on India.

15. Congress Ministries

General Elections of 1937, formation of Congress Ministries in various provinces of India and their
attitude towards Muslims, Pirpur report, Sharif report, C.P. mey congressi raj (Hakim Asrar Ahmad
report).

16. Demand for Separate Muslim State

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Kheri Brothers proposals1917, Ch. Rahmat Alis proposals of 1933, Sindh Provincial Muslim
League demand of 1938 for separate Muslim state.

17. The Demand for Pakistan: 1940-47

Lahore Resolution 1940, August offer, Cripps proposal of 1942, Quit India Movement1942,
Gandhi Jinnah talk1944, Wavell plan1945 and the Shimla conference, General Elections of
1945-46, Cabinet Mission Plan-1946, Direct Action Day, formation of interim government, London
meeting of December 1946, Mr. Attlees announcement of Februrary1947, Lord Mountbatten and
rd
3 June plan, Indian Independence Act. 1947, Radcliffe Award, emergence of Pakistan as a
sovereign Muslim state.

18. Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

His life and services for the cause of Pakistan. His character and personality estimate.

Suggested Readings:
1)

I.H. Qureshi, The Struggle for Pakistan.

2)

Ch. Muhammad Ali, Emergence of Pakistan.

3)

Jamil-ud-Din Ahmad, Early Phase of Struggle for Pakistan.

4)

Jamil-ud-Din Ahmad, Middle Phase of Struggle for Pakistan.

5)

Jamil-ud-Din Ahmad, Final Phase of Struggle for Pakistan.

6)

Muhammad Saleem Ahmad, The All India Muslim League upto 1919 A.D.

7)

K.K. Aziz, Making of Pakistan.

8)

Waheed-ul-Zaman, Towards Pakistan.

9)

I.H. Qureshi, A short history of Pakistan Vol.IV.

10) Khalid bin Sayeed, Formative Phase.

11) Stanely Walpert, Jinnah of Pakistan.
12) Abdul Hameed, Muslim Separation in India.

HISTORY OF PAKISTAN
Paper- B
1947 to 2005 AD
1.

Early Period
Introduction and background of Pakistan. Early difficulties and problems with especial emphasis
on Kashmir issue and Canal Water Dispute. Quaid-I-Azam as first Governor General.

2.

Political and Constitutional Development Formative Phase (1947-58)

The Objective Resolution 1949, Basic Principles committees report Muhammad Ali Bogras
formula. Dissolution of the first constituent assembly, formation of one unit; constitution of 1956;
its main features.

3.

Military Rule:(1958-1971)
The Basic democracy, the constitution of 1962; its working and failure.
Ayub khans Regime; growth of Industrialization, agricultural reforms Indo-Pakistan War 1965.
Yahya Khans regime; his Legal Frame Work Order, general elections of 1970, Awami Leagues
six points programme, the political crises, Indo-Pakistan War 1971, causes for the separation of
East Pakistan, fall of Dhaka.

4.

Revival of Democracy in Pakistan(1972-77)

Z.A. Bhuttos regime; policies, reforms 1973 constitution and its first seven Amendments.
Failure of parliamentary democracy in Pakistan, circumstances leading to the impostion of
Martial Law in 1977.

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Military Rule: (1977-88)

Zia-ul-Haqs policies and efforts at the Islamization of laws. Restoration of parliamentary system,
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referendum, elections of 1985. RCO and the 8 Amendment, Junejos ministry, dissolution of the
assembly.

6.

Restoration of Democratic Governments

Constitutional amendments.
The functioning of democratic governments and their failure. Pakistan in 21 century, its political
and economic problems, and its role in world politics.

7.

Political Parties
Pakistan Muslim League, Awami League, Jamat-i-Islami, Jamiat-ul-Islam, Jamiat-ul-Ulema-ePakistan, National Awami Party; Pakistan Peoples Party.

8.

Vested Interest Groups

Feudals; sectarian parties, military and civil bureaucracy, ethnicity.

9.

Economic Development
Land reforms, industrial development, nationalization de-nationalization and privatization.

10.

Foreign Policy
Basic principles of Pakistans foreign policy.
Relations with immediate neighbors: India, Afghanistan, Iran, China and Central Asia.
Relations with Muslim world: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iraq and Indonesia, Malaysia.
Relations with super powers: U.S.A., Russia,
Defense pacts: SEATO, CENTO, Economic pacts: RCD, ECO, SAARC, OIC.
Relations with the European Union.
Pakistans Stand on war against terrorism.

11.

Human Rights in Pakistan

Human Rights, gender issue, child labour, minorities.

Suggested Readings:
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15.

I.H. Qureshi, A Short History of Pakistan.

Khalid bin Saeed, The Political System of Pakistan.
G.W. Chaudhry, Constitutional Development in Pakistan.
Inayatullah, Economic Problems of Pakistan.
S.M. Burke, Foreign Policy of Pakistan.
Safdar Mahmood, Pakistan: History and Politics.
Ayub Khan, Friends not Masters.
Rafiq Afzal, Political Parties in Pakistan.
Hasan Askari, Military & Politics in Pakistan.
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Lawrence Ziring, Pakistan in the 20 Century.
Stanly worlpert, Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan.
Jalal, Ayesha The Sole Spokesman.
Sovereignty and the Self.
Ziring, L. Ayub Khan Era
Ali, Shaukat Pakistan-A ReligionPolitical History.

HISTORY OF EUROPE
(1789-1945)
1.

French Revolution
Background, causes of the French Revolution, role of French Philosopher, estate general, work
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of the National Assembly, the role of 3 estate, Englands reaction, parties in the Legislative
Assembly, the fall of monarchy, European coalition against France and the War, the second and
the third partition of Poland, the reign of Terror and the end of terror. The France and Europe
from 1793-1795.

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Napoleon Bonaparte
The rise of Napoleon to power, Napoleon as emperor, statesman and warrior. His reforms,
Napoleon and Europe, the continental system, Wars and the downfall.

3.

Vienna Settlement and Concert of Europe

Treaty of Chaumont, first & second treaties of Paris, treaty of Vienna, alliances, congress system
and failure of congress system, the British leadership.

4.

Europe 1815-1848
The age of Metternich 1814 to 1848. The Forces of change and progress, nationalism,
democracy, liberalism, socialism. Restoration of Bourbons in France, the revolution of 1830,
Louis Philip Revolution of 1848 in France and effects in Europe. Subsequent revolution in
Austria/Hungary, German and Italian States.

5.

The Industrial Revolution in Europe

Scientific discoveries and its impacts.

6.

The Eastern Question (1820-1878)

Background, the Greek revolt 1820 to independence 1832, the Crimean war 1853 to 1856, the
CZAR, Alexander II of Russia, Napoleon III, peace treaty of Paris - Pan Slavisim. The RussoTurkish war 1877. The treaty of San-stefano the congress and the treaty of Berlin 1878.

7.

Unification of Italy
Background Revolutionary movements in Italy. The role of Mazzini, Cavour and Garibaldi in the
unification of Italy. Napoleon III and Italian unity. Foreign policy of Italy after the unification.

8.

Unification of Germany
Background Napoleon and Germany rise of Prussia, Zollverein, Revolution 1848 and Germany.
Rise of Bismark and his role as the architect of German unification. Wars with Denmark, Austria
and France. Domestic and foreign policy of Bismark since 1870.

9.

The Growth of Colonisation

Different forms of colonization; British colonial policy and expansion. The French colonial policy
and expansion. The French in North Africa. Suez canal. Anglo French control in Egypt, Russia in
the Caucasus and Turkistan. Anglo Russian results of colonial Development.

10.

Road to the First World War

System of alliances and counter alliances. Drickairerbund, Austro-German alliance 1879, triple
alliance 1882, the formation of dual alliance 1891-93; AngloJapanese alliance, FrenchBritish
and Russo British Entente.
William lls accession, personal rule, militarism and Foreign Policy- third republic in France,
difficulties and work. The second phase of eastern question. Russo Turkish war 1877.
Congress of Berlin. importance and effects. partition and effects. Partition of Africa. European
intervention in China, Boxer Revolt, Russo Japanese war 1902. Balkan wars.

11.

First World War

Causes of the World War-I events, USAs entry into the War, Wilsons 14 points, the choice of
the Turks, War in the Middle east, Britains Middle East Policy during the war. Balfour
declaration, defeat of Germany, Austria and Turkey, the effects of the War.

12.

Peace Treaties and League of Nations

The treaty of Versailles1919. The treaties of St. German and Trianon. The Treaty of Severes,
the treaty of Lausanne.
The covenant of the League of Nations; its role and causes.
The political developments in Europe between two World Wars.

13.

Marxism and Soviet Union

The Russian Revolution 1917, Lenin, the third international treaty 1919, civil war in
Russia, Trotsky, Stalin, the Russian foreign policy between the two World Wars.

14.

Italy and Fascism

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Effects of the war on Italy, Mussolinis rise to power, Fascist party and principles, Italys Foreign
policy between two world wars.

15.

Germany and Nazi ism

Germany from the treaty of Versailles to Hitler, origin of Nazi-ism, Mein Kamph, Hitlers rise to
power, domestic and foreign Policy of Hilter.

16.

Spanish Civil War

Involvement of foreign powers. The emergence of dictatorial rule under General Franco.

17.

France and England

Collapse of third republic, foreign policy of France between the two World Wars.
Chamberlains Policy of appeasement. Economic Depression of 1929 and England. Stability of
British Common Wealth. Foreign Policy of Britain during the two world wars.

18.

The Second World War

Causes, events, and effects of the War. The peace settlement and the establishment of UNO.

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14.
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16.

R, Palmer, A History of Modern World.

David, Thomson, Europe Since Napolean.
Temperley, Grant, A.G., Europe in the Ninteenth and Twenteeth century.
C.A leeds, European History: 1789-1914.
G.A Craig, Europe since 1815.
W.N. Modlicot, W.N., Bismark and Modern Germany.
Stephen J. Lee, History of Europe.
Raghumbher Dayal, A Textbook of Modern Europe in History.
Ikram Ali Malik, A Textbook on the History of Modern Europe 1789-1919, 1984, Lahore.
T.K. Derry, and Jarman, The European World 18701945.
C.A. Leeds, European History 17891914.
H. Nicoloson, A History of Modern Europe 1889-1917.
A.J.P. Taylor, A Struggle for Mastery in Europe, 1848-1918.
H.L. Peacock, A History of Modern Europe 1789-1968.
K. Perry, U.K., Modern European History, 1989.
S.W. South Gate, A Text book of European History 1643-1948, Rot. 1958.

HISTORY OF EUROPE
PAPER B
International Relations and Organizations
1945 to 2005 AD
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2.

3.

International Organizations:United Nations organisation

a) Aims, objectives and Principles of U.N.O.
b) The work of the U.N.O.
c) An estimate of U.N.O.
Post World War II Diplomacy:I. Super power relations and the Cold war.
II. The Truman doctrine.
III. The Marshal plan.
IV. Korean war.
V. Vietnam war.
VI. Middle East crises: Israel, Palestine and Suez.
International Treaties
I.
NATO
II.
WARSAW
III.
CENTO
IV.
SEATO
V.
RCD
VI.
ARAB LEAGUE
VII. OIC
VIII. SAARC

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II.
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IV.

The Third World

The emergence of China as a world power in international politics.
Latin America and Southern Africa in world affairs.
Far East, China and Japan in world affairs.
South Asia in world affairs.

5.
I.

The Foreign Policies of the Great Power

The nature of the foreign relations among the United States, Soviet Union, Britain, France
and China.
The problems of the Muslim world.
The 1973 Vietnam cease fire agreements.
Russian intervention in Afghanistan.
Down fall of Soviet Union.
Globalization and its impact.
War against Iraq and Afghanistan.

II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.

Recommended Books:
1)

Morgenthau, Hans J. ,

Politics Among Nations, New York:

Knpf 1963 (or latest ed.)

2)

Mclellan, David S.,

3)

Macridis, Roy C.,

4)
5)

Palmer, Norman D.
& Perkins, Harward.,
Crowley, D.W.

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Leonard, L.L.
Northedge, F.S.

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John, Spainier,

10)

Thomson, Jah.

The Cold War in Transition. New York,

Macmillan, 1966.
Foreign Policy in World politics,
Englewoud Cliffs, N.J. Printice Hall, 1972.
International Relations London:
Stevens, 1963 ( or Latest ed.).
The Background to current affairs,
Ferozesons, Lahore.
International Organization, New York, 1951.
Descent from power British Foreign policy,
London, 1974.
The Foreign policies of the power,
New York: Praceger, 1968.
American policy since world War II,
New York, 1973.
The Rise of Modern Asia.