KHYBER PUKHTOON KHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,PESHAWAR
SUBJECT:- COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17)-2008
Islamic History and Culture - I
Time allowed: 3 hours
Max marks:100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. The last Sermon of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.S) delivered from Jabal e Arafat is a manifesto of human rights. Discuss.
2. Do you agree that Umar bin Abdul Aziz was fifth pious Caliph? Discuss in the light of his reforms and achievements.
3. Give a detailed account of the social, political and economic institutions during the period of Khulafa e Rashidin.
4. Mamun’s Caliphate constitutes the most glorious rule of Islamic History. Discuss.
5. Explain in detail the literary and scientific activities during the reign of Abbasid of Baghdad.
6. Discuss the causes which led to gradual decline and final collapse of the Abbasid cliphate.
7. Write short notes on any three of the following:
a) Sulah Hudaibya
b) The Tragedy of Karbala
c) Princess Zubaidah
d) Tarigh Tabari (History written by Ibn e Jarir Tabari)
e) Barmakides.