AIOU Course Code 9144 Question Paper Spring 2025
ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of History)
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Course: History of Umayyads (9144) Semester: Spring, 2025
Level: BS History
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1–4)
Q. 1 Evaluate the diplomatic and military policies of Caliph Muawiya I in consolidating and expanding the Umayyad Caliphate. (20)
Q. 2 Examine the causes and consequences of the Battle of Karbala (680 CE) during the reign of Yazid I. (20)
Q. 3 What were the significant challenges faced by Muawiya II during his reign, and how did they contribute to the eventual rise of Marwan I? (20)
Q. 4 Discuss the role of Marwan I in re-establishing the authority of the Umayyad dynasty after the crises following Yazid I and Muawiya II. (20)
Q. 5 Evaluate the impact of Yazid I’s military campaigns, particularly the Battle of Harra and the siege of Mecca, on the unity of the Muslim Ummah. What were the long-term implications of these events for the legitimacy of the Umayyad dynasty? (20)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units: 5–8)
Q. 1 Analyse the administrative and monetary reforms of Abdul Malik ibn Marwan. How did these reforms consolidate Umayyad authority and enhance the caliphate's economic stability? (20)
Q. 2 Analyse the military campaigns during the reign of Al-Walid ibn Abdul Malik, particularly the expansion into North Africa, Spain, and Central Asia. What role did these conquests play in shaping the caliphate’s global reach? (20)
Q. 3 Abdul Malik Ibn Marwan is often regarded as the true founder of the Umayyad dynasty's enduring legacy. Critically assess this claim by evaluating his role in restoring the dynasty's authority. (20)
Q. 4 Discuss Suleman ibn Abdul Malik’s approach to succession and governance. How did his policies and decisions reflect his priorities for the caliphate's future? (20)
Q. 5 Examine the reforms introduced by Umar ibn Abdul Aziz to address issues of justice, taxation, and the treatment of non-Muslims (dhimmis). How did these policies distinguish his rule from other Umayyad caliphs? (20)
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