Indo-Pakistan History 1 Subjective Papers (2001-2008)

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Indo-Pakistan 1

2001


NOTE: Attempt five questions in all, including question no. 8 which is compulsory. All questions carry equal marks.

Q1. Give an account of the campaigns of Sultan Muhammad Ghori. How do you account for his success over the Rajput rulers?

Q2. The slave system was a source of weakness as well as strength in the early Turkish Empire. Discuss.

Q3. Bring out the leading features of the state system under the Sultans of Delhi.

Q4. “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.

Q5. Din-e-Ilahi was “an outcome of ridiculous vanity, a monstrous growth of unrestrained autocracy.” Elaborate.

Q6. With the advent of the Mughal, there ushered in a new era of artistic and literary activities. Explain.

Q7. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Amir Khusru
(b) Ain-i-Akbar
(c) Hazrat Mujaddid Alf-i-Sani


2002


Attempt any 5 questions in all including Q No.8, which is compulsory. All questions carry equal marks

Q.1 “Mahmood of Ghzna’s real aim was to establish a Turkish Empire and his Indian Campaigns were only means to this end”. Comment.

Q.2 “Sultan Muhammad-bin-Tughluq’s character was a mixture of two extremes, but he was a man of Ideas”. Discuss.

Q.3 Highlight the salient merits and demerits of Babur as a man and as an Empire Builder.

Q.4 Elucidate the importance and effects of Sher Shah Suris administrative and economic reforms.

Q.5 Critically examine Akbar’s Rajput Policy in the establishment or declination of the Mughal dynasty

Q.6 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

Q.7 Write short notes on the following
a). The Judicial System of the Sultanate of Delhi
b). Mughal Architecture and painting


2003


NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including Question No.8 which is Compulsory. All questions carry equal marks.

1. "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.

2. Bring out the salient features of the Judicial administration under the great Mughals.

3. Write an essay or short notes on the followings:

(a) The Prerogatives of the Mughal Emperor.

(b) Shah Jahan’s relations with the Portuguese.

4. ‘ "Akbar gave prosperity and restored peace and order due to his policies". Discuss.

5. Briefly review the relations of Ulama and Mashaikh with the Khalji. and Tughluq Sultans.

6. "By his political reforms and policy of religious toleration, Sher Shah Suri laid the foundation of an enlightened government". Discuss.

7. "Sultan Muhammad Tughluq was a victim of circumstances over which he had nominal control" Comment.


2004


NOTE: Attempt any FIVE questions in all, including QUESTION No.8 which is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks.


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?


2. What were the measures adopted by Balban to consolidate his empire and strengthen the authority the Sultan?

3. Briefly relate the social and cultural effects of the contact of Islam with Hinduism under the Sultanate of Delhi.


4. Describe the character and personality of Babar as it emerges from the study of his own Memoirs.


5. Din-i-Ilahi was "an outcome of ridiculous vanity, a monstrous growth of unrestrained autocracy". Elucidate


6. Discuss the main characteristics of the Mughal architecture and mention some of the important Mughal buildings


7. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10 Each). (a) Price control system of Alauddin Khalji. * (b) Mansabdari System of the Mughals. (c) Hazrat Mujaddid Alf-i-Sani


2005


TIME ALLOWED: TIIREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 NOTE: Attempt. FIVE questions in all, including QUESTION NO.8, which is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks.

1. 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?

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.

3. Describe the fiscal reforms of Alauddin Khilji. Mow far he was ahead of his time?

4. Describe the growth and expansion of the Hindi and Sanskrit literatures in the subcontinent under the Muslim patronage.

5. 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?

6. Discuss the career and character of Aurangzeb Alamgir. Where did he falter?

7. Pen down descriptive notes in either Three fields of Muslim contribution to: (a) Cuisine (b) dress (c) fine arts (d) form of architecture


2006


NOTE: (i) Attempt five questions in all including Question no. 8 which is compulsory. Select at least TWO questions from each part.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.

1. "Iltutmish is regarded as the real founder of the slave dynasty".How and Why?

2. Give a brief review of the services rendered by the Muslim Saints for the propagation of Islam during the sultanate period.

3. Describe the salient features of the Muslim rule in the subcontinent under the Sultans of the Delhi.

4. Highlight the steps taken by Akbar for the consolidation of Mughal Empire.

5. "The war of succesion among the sons of the Shah Jehan was in fact ,war between the two ideologies". comment and account for the success of Aurangzeb Alamgir.

6. "The administrative structure which goes under the name of "Mughal Administartion" was the culminitation of experience gained during centuries of muslim rule".Discuss

7.Write short notes on any two of the following.
a. The Mongol policy of the sultans pof Delhi
b. Historical value of the Tuzuk-i-Baburi
c. Rise and falls of Nur Jahan


2007


Attempt ONLY FIVE questions in all, including QUESTION NO.8, which is COMPULSORY.
All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
(iii) Candidate must draw two straight lines at the end to separate each question attempted in Answer Books.

Q.1 how would you justify the statement that "Sindh is Babul-Islaf!1" with reference to the Arab conquest of Sindh? -

Q.2. "Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq's character was a mixtture of two extremes, but he was a man of ideas." Discuss.

Q.3 TRACE the rise of the Bakhti Movement. Examine its teachings and contribution to society and culture.

Q.4. Sher Shah was the pioneer of a comprehensive system of administration in the sub continent to be followed by his successors in history." Discuss.'"

Q.5.Give an account of the development of Mughal architecture with special reference to Mughal buildings in Pakistan.

Q.6 discscuss at length the services rendered for Islam by Hazrat Mujaddid Alf Semi.

Q.7. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Ameer Khusru (b) Dara-Shikoh,(c) Bahauddin Zakariya


2008


Q# 2) Ghiyasuddin Balban successfully suppressed the internal and external rebellion that provided stability to his regin. Analyze


Q# 3) Allaudin KHilji's administrative and economic policies were more successfuul than his foreign conquests

Q# 4) Critically analyse the causes of the downfall of Tughluq Dynasty

Q#5) The comprehensive Reform Programme introduced by Sher Shah Suri laid the foundation of strong monarchy during Mughal rule. Analyse

Q# 6)The religious policy of Akbar was either a lesson for the universal toleration or the distortion in islam. Critically analyse

Q# 7)Sophistication in society and culture during the mughal rule reflected the glory of the empire. Enumerate and high light the achievement during this period.

Q# 8)Write short note on any TWO of the following
a) Condition of India in 1526
b)War of succession among the sons of Shah Jehan
c)Impact of islam during Delhi Sultanate

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The above post gives an easy comparison of Indo-Pakistan 1 Subjective type paper over the last eight years!!

Q 2 in years 2002 and 2007 is exactly the same!!