SINDH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, HYDERABAD
Combined Competitive Examination, 2019
ISLAMIC HISTORY PERIOD-II
Friday the 03rd May, 2019.
Time. 09:00 am to 12:00 Noon Maximum marks. 150
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Note-I .
(i) Please attempt all parts of each Question at one place clearly indicating Question No.
(ii) All the blank pages of Answer Copy must be crossed.
(iii) Extra attempted question(s) will not be assessed.
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Note-II. Attempt any Five Questions, selecting at least Two questions from each Section. All Questions carry equal marks.
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Question No.
SECTION-I
01 Write a comprehensive note on Abbasid Administrative Machinery.
02 Estimate Caliph Hadi as one of the great Abbasid Caliphs of Baghdad.
03 Barmakid Family was an early supporter of the Abbasid revolt against the Umayyad. Comments and Discuss about their rise and fall.
04 Al-Mamoon gathered scholars of many religions at Baghdad, whom he treated magnificently and with tolerance. Comment.
SECTION-II
05 The Spanish Muslims created a splendid civilization and organized economic life. Comment.
06 Critically Evaluate the Muslim contribution in the field of Architecture, Painting and Calligraphy under Muslim Rule of Spain.
07 Examine the political and dynastical factors leading to the final collapse on the Muslim Rule in Andalusia.
08 The Umayyad Rule in Spain fail into progressive decay after the death of Ibn Abi Amir al-Hajib. Discuss fully.
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