NWFP, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PESHAWAR
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE. 2008.
HISTORY OF PAKISTAN & INDIA, PAPER — I
Time Allowed: 03 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 successful.
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:
1 Amir Khusrau 2 Muslim Educational System under Mughals 3 Religious policy of Aurangzeb
