Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
ARAB ACQUISITION
1. 'The Arab conquest of Sind was only an episode in the history of India and of Islam, a triumph without
results". Do you agree with the view? (2004)
2. How would you justify the statement that "Sindh is Babul-Islam” with reference to the Arab conquest of
Sindh? (2007)
3. Trace the history of Arab Conquests of present day Pakistan highlighting the contributions of the Muslim
in transformation of the society and culture. (2010)
4. Analyse the impact of the conquest of Sindh led by Muhammad Bin Qasim. Is it correct to say that this
conquest was a mere episode in the history of Sub Continent. (2011)
5. "Conquest of sind produced everlasting results not only in sindh but also in al over the South Asia"
discuss. 2012
6. Identify and evaluate the short term and long term impact of the Muslim's invasion on the subcontinent .
2013
MAHMOOD OF GHAZNA
1. “Mahmood of Ghzna’s real aim was to establish a Turkish Empire and his Indian Campaigns were
only means to this end”. Comment. (2002)
2. Mahmud of Ghazna, it is generally believed had face to the west and back to the east and thus
heeded less to the making of an empire in the sub-continent. Comment. (2005)
3. Mahmud Ghaznavi’s invasions of India are controversial while some consider him a Mujahid others
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consider him an aggressor, which opinion do you support? Support your answer with strong
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arguments? (2009)
5. " Sham-ud-din iltutmish organized the administration in newly conquered territories as a loose
decentralized system in which high noble were treated as the peers of king". discuss. 2012
4. " Ghayasuddin balban managed the defense of the country against the foreign aggression and internal
danger but called for re-organization of administration to make it effective”. comment. 2012
5. Narrate the steps taken by Ghiyas ud din balban for consolidating his rule. 2013
6. How did Ghayasuddin Balban consolidate his rule ? What were his major achievements as a ruler? 2014
6. Give an account of market regulations and price control system of Allaudin Khilji?
11. SULTAN MUHAMMAD BIN TUGHLAQ
1. "Sultan Muhammad Tughluq was a victim of circumstances over which he had nominal control"
Comment. (2000), (2007)
2. “Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughluq’s character was a mixture of two extremes, but he was a man of
Ideas”. Discuss. (2002)
3. Discuss good points and bad points ofSultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq. (2003)
4. Critically analyse the causes of the downfall of Tughluq Dynasty (2008)
5. ' the reign of Firuz tughlaq closed the most brilliant Epoch of the Muslim Rule in India before the reign of
Akbar" comment. 2013
13. Discuss in detail the society and culture during the Sultanate period. 2014
MUGHAL EMPIRE
3. Sher Shah was the pioneer of a comprehensive system of administration in the sub continent to be
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6. The religious policy of Akbar was either a lesson for the universal toleration or the distortion in Islam.
Critically analyze (2008)
7. Akbar is considered not only a great administrator but also a great warrior, write a detailed note on his
administration? (2009)
8. 'Akbar fully realized the absence of national spirit in the Mughal Empire and tried to build one, but history
of his dynasty records that he filed in the taks'. In this context discuss Akbar's policy towards non
Muslims. (2011)
18. NOOR-UD-DIN MUHAMMAD JAHANGIR
1. Highlight the merits and demerits of Nuruddeen Muhammed Jahangir. (2003)
2. Q6. Highlight the role of noor jahan in the reign of Jahangir. 2012
5. Q6. How would you evaluate Aurangzeb as a ruler? Discuss in length his successes and failures to
support your view point? 2014
4. Discuss the main characteristics of the Mughal architecture and mention some of the
5. Important Mughal buildings. (2004)
6. Describe the growth and expansion of the Hindi and Sanskrit literature in the subcontinent under the
Muslim patronage. (2005)
7. Give an account of the development of Mughal architecture with special reference to Mughal buildings in
Pakistan. (2007)
8. write a brief but comprehensive Essay on the factors, forces and issues which contributes in
establishing mughal rule in the subcontinent 2013
9. Write a comprehensive note on the art, architecture and literature of Mughal era, mentioning all the
important architectural monuments and literary works produced during the period. 2014
10. None of Mughal succession since Akbar was without a stain of blood.” Discuss the statement with
examples and arguments in each case. (2010)
1. Note: Muslim contribution to Cuisine, Muslim contribution to dress ,Muslim contribution to fine arts
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1. Q8. Highlight the role of art, architecture and literature in projecting the image of Muslims in the sub
continent. 2013
2. Q6. Give a brief review of the Socio-Economic conditions of the people under the sultans and Mughals.
2013
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3. WAR OF 1857
Give your views about the exact nature of the revolt of 1857. was it a spy mutiny, a conspiracy or a war
of independence? 2012
6. Examine Aligarh movement and services rendered by sir syed ahmed khan to the uplift the educational
services for the awakening of the Muslims of sub continent. 2012
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7. Bring out the role of Aligarh movement in the intellectual and political awakening of the Muslims of sub
continent. 2013
8. "No Aligarh movement - No independence - No Pakistan" give arguments in favor or against the
common belief. 2014
5. " the policies of Indian national congress between 1937 to 1947 were such as to make the partition of
India inevitable" discuss, 2013
3. What were the conditions which necessitated the partition of Bengal in 1905? What was the reaction of
the Hindus and Muslims shown towards the partition? 2012
7. SIMLA DEPUTATION
1. Note: The Simla Deputation (1906) (2000)
2. Analyze the significance of Simla Deputation under the leadership of Sir Agha Khan. (2001)
1. Examine the circumstances that led to the foundation of All India Muslim League. What were its main
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6. Q4. " the period between 1912-1916 was notable as a time of growing unity between the main Indian
political parties." Discuss 2013
5. Q5. trace the course of the khilafat Movement and assess its significance for the development of Indian
nationalism. 2013
1. "The Nehru Report was not less than a document of slavery for the Muslims". Discuss. (2000)
2. "Nehru Report proved a blessing in disguise for the Muslims". Discuss.
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3. Examine those provisions of Nehru Report which affected the Muslims. What was the Muslim Reaction
to those proposals? (2007)
12. FOURTEEN POINTS
1. Write down the fourteen points of Quaid-i-Azam and its importance towards the creation of Pakistan.
(2005)
2. The fourteen points of Quaid-e-Azam was befitting response to Nehru Report. Give your analysis (2008)
minorities in India? How did it help Muslim League to demand separate home land for muslims? (2008)
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2. Carefully examine the Post-World War II political development of India towards the division of India and
to keep it united in context with the British Government, the congress and the Muslim league. 2014
17. QUAID-E-AZAM
1. Highlight the services rendered by Quaid-i-Azam for the consolidation of Pakistan. (2000)
2. Describe the role of Quaid-e-Azam as Father of the Nation from Lahore Resolution to the creation of
Pakistan. (2001)
3. Note: Quaid-e-Azam as first Governor General (2001), (2005), (2007)
4. Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the first Governor General of Pakistan. How do you analyse his
administration as a trend setter and a role model for the good governance in present day Pakistan.
(2011)
2. Analyse the policies of the Khan Liaquat Ali Khan as general secretary of Muslim league and as a prime
minister of Pakistan. 2013
1. Elaborate "Two Nation Theory" in the light of the statements of Allama Iqbal. (2005)
2. Discuss different socio-political and religious issues among the Hindus and Muslims, which ended with
the 'parting the ways' among them. (2011)
7. Elucidate the reasons of constitutional crises in Pakistan after its inception. Also examine the role of
civil-military stake-holders in lingering the constitution making process during the first decade of political
history of Pakistan. 2014
2. Give the importance of objective revolution in the history of constitution making in Pakistan. 2012
27. RELATIONS
PAK-INDIA RELATIONS
1. Note: Pakistan’s relations with India. (2000)
2. Critically review the relations of Pakistan with India with special reference to the Kashmir Issue. (2007)
3. Kashmir is a major bottle-neck between Pakistan-India friendly relations. Trace out the history of
Kashmir problem with focus on dirrent suggestions for its solutions from different quarters. Also come up
with your own recommendations for its amicable solution. (2010)
PAK-TURKEY RELATIONS
Give a historical survey of Pakistan's relations with Turkey. (2011)
PAK US
Write short detailed note on Pakistan’s relations with the United States.
Pak China
Pakistan’s relations with China have proved to be a blessing for peace in the region. Discuss. (2006)
Kashmir problem with focus on dirrent suggestions for its solutions from different quarters. Also come up
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31. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Note: Role of Foreign Aid in the economy of Pakistan. (2000)
2. Note: The Cripps Mission (2001)
3. Note: Khwaja Nazimuddin (2006)
4. Note: Basic Democracies (2006), (2007)
5. Note: Simon Commission (2008)
6. Note: Allma Iqbal as a Visionary (2008)
7. Give a brief introduction of Jehad Movement and account for its failure.
8. Give a brief account of the services rendered by Navvab Mohsin-ul-MulkNawab Viqar-uI-Mulk. (2005)
9. Can you support with historical facts that British quit India because it was not possible for them to stay
beyond 1947? Critically comment. (2008)
10. Syed Ahmed Brailve was a man of action rather than rhetoric his movement after initial success failed.
Discuss and evaluate (2009)
11. Right from beginning Pak-Afghan relations could not be established on friendly terms. What has affected
the relations of two brotherly neighboring countries? Make a critical analysis. (2009)
12. Trace out the originality of thoughts of at least five Pakistani social intellectuals. Also give a detailed
account of their thoughts. (2011)
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13. Discuss in detail various regional separatist movements which developed in Pakistan with a special
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reference to the mishandling of the Balochistan case. In your opinion what is the solution of the current
crises of our country. 2014
14. Examine the sectarian crises in Pakistan with a special concern to the Madrassa element tracing the
history of Muslim educational system since the rise of Muslim power in South Asia; keeping into account
the merits and the demerits of the whole system. 2014
15. Critically examine the role of Muslim religious parties toward making of Pakistan. 2014