KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PESHAWAR
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17) 2022
ISLAMIC HISTORY & CULTURE, PAPER-II
Time Allowed: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any Five (05) questions, all questions carry equal marks.
Q1: How did Spain fall to the Muslims? Make a comparative analysis of the Pre-Islam and Post-Islam Spain.
Q2: Why Abd-ur-Rahman ad-Dakhil is called, “the Falcon of Quraish”? What are his contributions?
Q3: Ugba Bin Nafi is considered as the Muslim Alexander by the Historians. Make an impartial appraisal.
Q4: The universities of Cordova and Granada, in addition to Baghdad being unmatched centre of learning. played pivotal role in awakening the West from deep slumber. Justify it.
Q5: Elaborate the progress of Muslims in the Fine Arts.
Q6: Africa got advancement in Economie Prosperity and in the field of knowledge and wisdom under the Muslim regime. Comment.
Q7: Shed light on the contributions of Al-Azhar University of Egypt.
Q8: Write short notes on any two of the following:
a. Omar al-Mukhtar. b. Hisham I. c. Al-Hakam II. d. Abdur-Rahman V.
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