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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 / SECTION OFFICER B-17
ISLAMIC HISTORY PERIOD – I
Total Marks: 100
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Time Allowed: 03 Hours
Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q-1. Trace the methodology for preaching of Islam as adopted and developed by the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Q-2. “The Battle of Badr was imposed on Muslims of Madina”. Discuss.
Q-3. Comment point-wise upon the “Farewell Sermon” of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Q-4. Analyse the causes of the fall of the Pious Caliphate.
Q-5. “Hajjaj Bin Yousuf was both a tyrant and a benefactor”. Elucidate.
Q-6. Discuss the Role of Hazrat Umar Bin Abdul Aziz in the History of Islam.
Q-7. Write notes on any Two of the following:
(i) Charges against Hazrat Usman (RA)
(ii) Hazrat Abdullah Bin Zubayr (RA)
(iii) Naval Power under the Umayyads
Q-8. Bring out the important events of the reign of Marwan – II.
Q-9. “The Umayyads were a poor substitute for the Pious Caliphs”. How?
Good Luck
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