History of Pakistan & India, Paper II

Trace the history of the Arab Conquests of present day Pakistan highlighting the contributions of the Muslims in transformation of the society and culture.

Elaborate the importance of Delhi as the centre of Muslim cultural advancement and bride of all cities in orient and its devastation during the Muslim rule by the invaders.

Write a comprehensive account of rebelling states weaning away from the weakening Mughal Centre during the 18th century.

"None of the Mughal succession since Akbar was without a stain of blood." Discuss the statement with examples and arguments in each case.

Compare the South Asian plain society with the desert and mountain society invaders applying Ibn-i-Khaldun's philosophy.

Why the weak and incapable Mughal rulers were unable to rule India, discuss with reference to the role of nobility keeping in view their main factions and the leadership?

Whom you consider as real founder of Delhi Sultanate? Discuss with judgement of the roles of Shahab-ud-Din Ghouri, Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and Iltutmish.