Islamic History and Culture CSS Paper I 1985

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS

IN BPS – 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1985

ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE, PAPER – I

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks. At least One answer must be either of Question No. 1 or No. 2.

1 The Prophet (Sallala ho Allaihe WA Sallam) established the State of Madina soon after his arrival in Madina. Point out steps taken by him in the fields of Defence and Foreign Relations concerning the State of Madina.

2 Give an account of the relations between the Muslims and the Jews of Madina from the time of the establishment of the State of Madina until the Battle of Ditch.

3 The State of Madina faced a number of problems at the death of the Prophet (Sallala ho Allaihe WA Sallam). Give an account of the manner in which the first Khalifa Hazrat Abu Bakr (Radi Allaho Taala Anho) solved these problems.

4 What were the causes of the downfall of the Umayyad dynasty?

5 What were the sources of revenue during the Abbasid period?

6 Give a brief account of the development of art, culture and education in Spain during the Muslim period and its, influence on Europe.

7 Give a brief sketch of the life of Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi with reference to his campaign against European invaders, commonly known as Christian Crusaders.

8 Discuss the institution of Haj and its possible influence in bringing about unity of the Muslim World

9 Describe .the structure of Civil Administration during Mughal period

10 How did the arrival of Europeans into the Indian Ocean affect International land and sea routes and changes brought about in the location of International Trading Centres?