History of Pakistan and India (Paper I) 2010

Q.2. Trace the history of Arab Conquests of present day Pakistan highlighting the contributions of the Muslim in transformation of the society and culture. Q.3. Elaborate the importance of Delhi as the centre of Muslim cultural advancement and bride of all cities in orient and its devastation during the Muslim rule by the invaders. Q.4. Write a comprehensive account of rebelling states wearing away from he weakling Mughal Centre during 18th century. Q.5. None of Mughal succession since Akbar was without a stain of blood. Discuss the statement with examples and arguments in each case. Q.6. Compare the South Asian plain society with the desert and mountain society invaders applying Ibn-i-Khalduns philosophy. Q.7. Why the weak and incapable Mughal rulers were unable to rule India, discuss with reference to the role of nobility keeping in view their main factions and the leadership? Q.8. Whom you consider as real founder of Delhi Sultanate? Discuss with judgment of the roles of Shahab-ud-Din Ghouri, Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and Iltutmis.

History of Pakistan and India (Paper II) 2010

2. Critically evaluate the causes for the decline of Muslim Rule in India. 3. Compare and contrast the manifestoes of All-India National Congress and All-India Muslim League at the time of their establishments. Do you think there were some common points between the two parties? If yes, how they differed with each other later on? 4. Lucknow Pact, 1916 in considered the culmination of Hind-Muslim unity. What circumstances led to the historical fact between the Hindus and Muslims? Discuss its main points and also analyze the causes of its failure. 5. Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 is considered by some quarters as the best alternative for the partition of India in 1947. Discuss its main recommendations and also analyze why it failed to get the approval from the major political parties of India? 6. Amongst many reasons Joint versus Separate Electorate, Language issue and quantum of representation of different federating units of Pakistan in the parliament played main role in the delay of constitution making. Critically evaluate the aforementioned issues highlighting its role in the process of constitution making.

7. 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. 8. Compare the ideological and social trends highlighting some important aspects of the General Zia ul Haq and General Pervez Musharaf eras in the history of Pakistan. Do they had any commonalities or they were totally different in all respects? Critically evaluate. 2009 History of India and Pakistan, Paper-1

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History if India and Pakistan Paper 1 Q.2 Mahmud Ghaznavis invasions of India are controversial while some consider him a Mujahid others consider him an aggressor, which opinion do you support? Support your answer with strong arguments? Q.3 Iltutmush is amongst the greatest early Turkish sultans of Dehli, he was an intrepid warrior and a patron of Arts and literature. Discuss Q.4 Allahu-din-Khilji is considered the pioneer of efficient administration structure in medieval India. Write a comprehensive note on his administrative reforms? Q.5 Babur failed in central Asia but succeeded in India why? Give a detailed note on his administration? Q.6 Akbar is considered not only a great administrator but also a great warrior, write a detailed note on his administration? Q.7 Discuss the role of Hazrat Mujadid Alf sani in the revival of muslim values and traditions with special reference to his opposition to Akbars religious policy? Q.8 Aurangazeb is generally charged with bigoted religious policy. Write a critical note on his religious policy. 2009 History of India and Pakistan Paper-2

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Q.2 Shah wali Ullah has played a very significant role in the reawakening of Muslims of India. Write a comprehensive note on his service for the cause of Muslims? Q.3 Syed Ahmed Brailve was a man of action rather than rhetoric his movement after initial success failed. Discuss and evaluate Q.4 What circumstances led to the partition of Bengal in 1905? How it affected Hindu-British and Hindu-Muslim relations? Discuss in Detail Q.5 Congress rule during 1937-1939 provided an opportunity to all India Muslim League to reorganize . Discuss congress rule in provinces and its impact on AIML. Q.6 Why parliamentary democracy could not succeed? What circumstances led to the 1st Martial Law? Q.7 Shaikh Mujeeb 6 points became Magna Carta for Awami League. Discuss and Evaluate its background and Contents. Q.8 Right from beginning Pak-Afghan relations could not be established on friendly terms. what has affected the relations of two brotherly neighbouring countries? Make a critical analysis.