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Default Repeated Questions of Indo Pak History

PAPER - I

SULTAN MUHAMMAD BIN TUGHLAQ
  • "Sultan Muhammad Tughluq was a victim of circumstances over which he had nominal control" Comment. (2000), (2007)
  • Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughluq’s character was a mixture of two extremes, but he was a man of Ideas”. Discuss. (2002)
  • Discuss good points and bad points ofSultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq. (2003)
  • Critically analyse the causes of the downfall of Tughluq Dynasty (2008)

MAHMOOD OF GHAZNA
  • Mahmood of Ghzna’s real aim was to establish a Turkish Empire and his Indian Campaigns were only means to this end”. Comment. (2002)
  • 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)
  • Mahmud Ghaznavi’s 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? (2009)

SULTANATE OF DELHI
  • Bring out the leading features of the state system under the Sultans of Delhi. (2001)
  • Note: The Judicial System of the Sultanate of Delhi (2002)
  • Note: Society and culture under the Sultanate. (2003)
  • Briefly relate the social and cultural effects of the contact of Islam with Hinduism under the Sultanate of Delhi.(2004)
  • Describe the salient features of the Muslim rule in the subcontinent under the Sultans of the Delhi. (2006)
  • Note: The Mongol policy of the sultans of Delhi (2006)
  • Note: Impact of Islam during Delhi Sultanate (2008)
  • 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. (2010)
  • 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. (2010)
  • 'Illtutmish was the real founder of Sultanates of Delhi.' Build your own argument on the statement with relevant facts. (2011)
  • Evaluate the role of Ulama and Umara in the development of Sultanate of Delhi. (2011)
  • Discuss in detail the society and culture during the Sultanate period.(2014)

MUGHAL EMPIRE
  • Note: The Prerogatives of the Mughal Emperor. (2000)
  • Bring out the salient features of the judicial administration under the great Mughals. (2000)
  • How far do you agree with the view that the moral decay of nobility and the foreign invasions during the 18th century accelerated the decline of the Mughal Empire (2002)
  • Note: Agrarian system of the Mughals (2003)
  • Note: Mansabdari System of the Mughals. (2004)
  • "The administrative structure which goes under the name of "Mughal Administartion" was the culmination of experience gained during centuries of Muslim Rule". Discuss (2006)
  • Sophistication in society and culture during the mughal rule reflected the glory of the empire. Enumerate and highlight the achievement during this period. (2008)
  • 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? (2010)
  • None of Mughal succession since Akbar was without a stain of blood.” Discuss the statement with examples and arguments in each case. (2010)
  • Give an anaytical study of central administration of Mughals.(2012)
  • Write a brief but comprehensive Essay on the factors, forces and issues which contributes in establishing mughal rule in the subcontinent. (2013)


MUGHAL ART, LITERATURE & ARCHITECTURE
  • "Taj Mahal marks the perfect moment in the evolution of architecture of the Mughal Period". Discuss and also mention the distinctive features of Mughal architecture. (2000)
  • With the advent of the Mughal, there ushered in a new era of artistic and literary activities. Explain. (2001)
  • Note: Mughal Architecture and painting (2002)
  • Discuss the main characteristics of the Mughal architecture and mention some of the
  • Important Mughal buildings. (2004)
  • Describe the growth and expansion of the Hindi and Sanskrit literature in the subcontinent under the Muslim patronage. (2005)
  • Give an account of the development of Mughal architecture with special reference to Mughal buildings in Pakistan. (2007)
  • Highlight the role of art, architecture and literature inprojecting the image of muslims in the sub continent.(2013)
  • 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)



MUSLIM RULE
  • Note: Muslim contribution to Cuisine (2005)
  • Note: Muslim contribution to dress (2005)
  • Note: Muslim contribution to fine arts (2005)
  • Note: Muslim contribution to form of architecture(2005)
  • Hindu India lacked historical writings. Muslims introduced historiography here. Could you record any major historical work of the early Muslim period of the Indo-Pakistan sub-continent? (2005)
  • Would you agree with a general assessment that the lack of a codified law of succession in state affairs marred the growth of smooth administration in the medieval Muslim rule in the Indo Pak sub-continent? (2006)
  • Identify and evaluate the short term and long term impact of the Muslim's invasion on the subcontinent. (2013)
  • Give a brief review of the Socio-Economic conditions of the people under the sultans and Mughals.(2013)

SHER SHAH SURI
  • "By his political reforms and policy of religious toleration, Sher Shah Suri laid the foundation of an enlightened government". Discuss. (2000)
  • Elucidate the importance and effects of Sher Shah Suri's administrative and economic reforms. (2002)
  • Sher Shah was the pioneer of a comprehensive system of administration in the sub continent to be followed by his successors in history." Discuss. (2007)
  • The comprehensive Reform Programme introduced by Sher Shah Suri laid the foundation of strong monarchy during Mughal rule. Analyse (2008)
  • 'By his political reforms and poicy of religious toleration Sher Shah laid the foundation of an enlightened government.' Discuss. (2011)
  • Why Sher shah suri is called forerunner of Akbar? which policies and measures of sher shah suri were adapted by Akbar? (2014)

SHAH JAHAN
  • Note: Shah Jahan’s relations with the Portuguese. (2000)
  • Shah Jahan’s rule was regarded as the most glorious period of the Mughal empire. Elucidate. (2003)

JALAL-UD-DIN AKBAR
  • Note: Ain-i-Akbar (2001)
  • Din-e-Ilahi was “an outcome of ridiculous vanity, a monstrous growth of unrestrained autocracy.” Elaborate. (2001), (2004)
  • "Akbar gave prosperity and restored peace and order due to his policies". Discuss. (2000)
  • Critically examine Akbar’s Rajput Policy in the establishment or declination of the Mughal dynasty (2002)
  • Highlight the steps taken by Akbar for the consolidation of Mughal Empire.
  • The religious policy of Akbar was either a lesson for the universal toleration or the distortion in Islam. Critically analyze (2008)
  • Akbar is considered not only a great administrator but also a great warrior, write a detailed note on his administration? (2009)
  • '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)

SULTAN MUHAMMAD GHORI
  • Give an account of the campaigns of Sultan Muhammad Ghori. How do you account for his success over the Rajput rulers? (2001)

HAMAYUN
  • “He (Humayun) tumbled through life and he tumbled out of it.” Discuss the character of Humayun in the light of these remarks and account for his ultimate failure. (2001)

BABUR
  • Highlight the salient merits and demerits of Babur as a man and as an Empire Builder. (2002)
  • Describe the character and personality of Babar as it emerges from the study of his own Memoirs. (2004)
  • Note: Historical value of the Tuzuk-i-Baburi (2006)
  • Babur failed in central Asia but succeeded in India why? Give a detailed note on his administration? (2009)

  • Estimate the charater and achievements of zaheer ud din baber.(2012)

SULTAN SHAMS-UD-DIN ALTUTMISH
  • Sultan Altutmish was the real founder of the early Turkish sultanate. Comment. (2003)
  • "Iltutmish is regarded as the real founder of the slave dynasty".How and Why? (2006)
  • Iltutmush is amongst the greatest early Turkish sultans of Dehli, he was an intrepid warrior and a patron of Arts and literature. Discuss (2009)
  • 'Illtutmish was the real founder of Sultanates of Delhi.' Build your own argument on the statement with relevant facts. (2011)
  • Sham-ud-din Iltutmish organizedthe adminstration in newly conquered territories as a loose decentralizad system in which high noble were treated as the peers of king". discuss.(2012)

AURANGZEB ALAMGIR
  • Write a note on character and personality of Aurangzeb Alamgir. (2003)
  • Discuss the career and character of Aurangzeb Alamgir. Where did he falter? (2005)
  • "The war of succession among the sons of the Shah Jehan was in fact, war between the two ideologies". Comment and account for the success of Aurangzeb Alamgir. (2006)
  • Aurangazeb is generally charged with bigoted religious policy. Write a critical note on his religious policy. (2009)
  • How would you evaluate Aurangzeb as a ruler? Discuss in lenght his successes and failures to supprt your view point? (2014)

NOOR-UD-DIN MUHAMMAD JAHANGIR
  • Highlight the merits and demerits of Nuruddeen Muhammed Jahangir. (2003)

SULTAN GHYAS-UD-DIN BALBAN
  • What were the measures adopted by Balban to consolidate his empire and strengthen the authority the Sultan? (2004)
  • Ghiyasuddin Balban successfully suppressed the internal and external rebellion that provided stability to his reign. Analyze (2008)
  • 'Internal consolidation rather than territorial expansion was the keynote of Bulban's policy'. Elucidate. (2011)
  • Ghiyasuddin 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)
  • Narrate the steps taken by Ghiyas ud din balban for consolidating his rule. (2013)

  • How did Ghayasuddin balban consolidate his rule ?What were his major achievements as a ruler? (2014)


SULTAN ALA-UD-DIN KHILJI
  • Write a detailed note on Alauddeen Khelji’s character and achievements. (2003)
  • Note: Price control system of Alauddin Khalji. (2004)
  • Describe the fiscal reforms of Alauddin Khilji. Mow far he was ahead of his time? (2005)
  • Allaudin Khilji's administrative and economic policies were more successfuul than his foreign conquests (2008)
  • Allahu-din-Khilji is considered the pioneer of efficient administration structure in medieval India. Write a comprehensive note on his administrative reforms? (2009)
  • Give an account of market regulations and price control system of Allaudin Khilji?(2014)

ARAB ACQUISITION
  • '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)
  • How would you justify the statement that "Sindh is Babul-Islam” with reference to the Arab conquest of Sindh? (2007)
  • Trace the history of Arab Conquests of present day Pakistan highlighting the contributions of the Muslim in transformation of the society and culture. (2010)
  • 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)
  • Conquest of sind produced everlasting results not only in sindh but also in al over the South asia" discuss.(2012)

MUSLIM SAINTS
  • Briefly review the relations of Ulama and Mashaikh with the Khalji. and Tughluq Sultans. (2000)
  • Note: Hazrat Mujaddid Alf Sani (2001), (2004)
  • Give a brief review of the services rendered by the Muslim Saints for the propagation of Islam during the sultanate period. (2006)
  • Note: Bahauddin Zakariya (2007)
  • Discuss at length the services rendered for Islam by Hazrat Mujaddid Alf Sani. (2007)
  • Discuss the role of Hazrat Mujadid Alf sani in the revival of Muslim values and traditions with special reference to his opposition to Akbar’s religious policy? (2009)
  • Khanqahs played an important role in the demonstration of Islamic idea of Tauheed as a working principal in the social life of India. Discuss. (2011)
  • Evaluate the role of Ulama and Umara in the development of Sultanate of Delhi. (2011)
  • Give a study of origin and teaching of chistiyya order.(2012)
  • Give brief account of the services rendered by sufis and Ulemas in developing the Muslim society in the sub continent.(2013)
  • Make a comparison between the teachngs, Khanqah organization and attitude towards the state of sufi saints of Chistiya and suharwardi orders or silsilahs of sufism in India?(2014)

MISCELLANEOUS
  • Note: Amir Khusru (2001), (2007)
  • Note: Rise and falls of Nur Jahan (2006)
  • Note: Dara-Shikoh (2007)
  • Note: Condition of India in 1526 (2008)
  • Note: War of succession among the sons of Shah Jehan (2008)
  • The slave system was a source of weakness as well as strength in the early Turkish Empire. Discuss. (2001)
  • Trace the rise of the Bakhti Movement. Examine its teachings and contribution to society and culture. (2007)
  • Compare the South Asian plain society with the desert and mountain society invaders applying Ibn-i-Khaldun’s philosophy. (2010)
  • Write a comprehensive account of rebelling states wearing away from he weakling Mughal Centre during 18th century. (2010)
  • Highlight the role of noor jahan in the reign of jahangir.(2012)
  • "The reign of Firuz tughlaq closed the most brilliant Epoch of the Muslim Rule in India before the reign of Akbar" comment. (2013)
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