BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt.
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (B-17)/ SECTION OFFICER (B-17) IN THE S & GA DEPARTMENT
ISLAMIC HISTORY – II
Total Marks: 100
December 05, 2016
Time Allowed: 03 Hours
NOTE: Do any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q-1. Critically evaluate the performance of Caliph Haroon-al-Rashid under the Abbasids dynasty.
Q-2. How did the Abbasid Court Patronize the Philosophical, Scientific and Literary Progress?
Q-3. Describe the main factors responsible for the Decline of Abbasids Empire.
Q-4. Examine the Political and Administrative System under the Abbasids Rulers.
Q-5. The Spanish Muslims established the foundation of knowledge which became the milestone of progress in Europe. Explain.
Q-6. Briefly explain the position of the following in conquering Spain:-
(a) Musa Ibn Nusair.
(b) Tariq Bin Ziyad.
Q-7. Write a note on the contribution of the Abbasids towards Education and Culture.
Q-8. “Administration of Justice” has been the policy of Muslim Rulers throughout History. Explain.
Q-9. Why and how were Muslims expelled from Spain?
Q-10. Write note on any two of the following:
(a) Ibn-e-Khaldun.
(b) Mohammad bin Qasim.
(c) Ibn-e-Sina.
Good Luck
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