Islamic History Punjab PMS Paper 1994

PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION LAHORE

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COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 1994

PAPER ON ISLAMIC HISTORY PERIOD II

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 150

Note: i) Attempt in English Language.
ii) Attempt any five questions.
iii) All Questions carry equal marks.

  1. What was Abbasid Movement? Describe the causes of its success.

  2. Examine the character and achievements of Mamun Al-Rashid.

  3. Al-Mutawakkil successfully managed the challenges to his rule. Elaborate.

  4. Explain the causes of the downfall of Abbasid rule.

  5. Explain the political and social condition of Spain on the eve of Muslim invasion.

  6. Describe the grandeur and progress of Spain during the Caliphate of Abd al-Rahman III.

  7. Describe the important events of Al-Hakam I reign.

  8. Discuss the salient features of the administration of Umayyad dynasty in Spain.

  9. Write notes on two of the following:

(a) Hisham (b) Abu Muslim Khorasani (c) Abd al-Rahman II (d) Tariq b. Ziyad

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