Time allowed: 3 hours
Max marks:100


Note: i) Attempt any five questions. 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. Discuss the role of the Sufis and Mashaikh in promoting an Indo-Muslim social order during the Sultanate period. Explain how far they succeeded.

Q.2. Evaluate the theory of kingship of sultan Balban. How far he succeeded in putting those principles in practice?

Q.3 Discuss the style and main characteristics of Sultanate architecture.

Q.4 “By his political reforms and policy of religious toleration, Sher Shah Suri laid the foundation of an enlightened government.” Discuss

Q.5 Explain how Sheikh Ahmed Sarhindi influenced the contemporary political thinking regarding Akbar and Jahangir’s liberal attitude towards religion.

Q.6 Explain how far Mughal central administration reflected the trend of centralization.

Q.7 Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
a) Amir Khusrau
b) Muslim Educational System under Mughals
c) Religious policy of Aurangzeb.

Time allowed: 3 hours
Max marks:100


Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Analyze in detail the causes and results of the war of Independence 1857.

2. Critically analyze the partition of Bengal (1905) and its repercussions on the Indian Subcontinent.

3. Examine the Lucknow Pact and its effects on the future Hindu-Muslim relations in South Asia.

4. What were the Bengali grievances against West Pakistan? How far did hey succeeded in mobilizing general masses in East Pakistan?

5. Analyze various causes of the failure of Pakistan Muslim League during 1947-1954

6. Analyze the salient features of the constitution of 1962 particularly the political parties Act and its impact upon the country.

7. Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
a) Simla conference of 1945
b) Jinnah’s Fourteen Points
c) The Objective Resolution

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