Students' Learning Outcomes
- Briefly describe the historical events of the Pakistan Movement: 1857- 1940 1940- 1947 Discuss the role of Quaid- e- Azam in making of Pakistan with reference to his political and constitutional efforts.
- Describe the early problems faced after the creation of Pakistan with emphasis on Economic, Political, Refugees and Administrative problems.
- Discuss Quaid- e- Azam's role and achievements as first Governor- General of Pakistan.
- Identify Liaqat Ali Khan's role and achievements as first Prime Minister of Pakistan with special reference to Objectives Resolution 1949.
- Identify the main aspects of the 1956 Constitution.
- Explain the causes of Martial Law promulgated in 1958.
- Explain the contribution, reforms and achievements of Ayub Khan.
- Identify the main features of 1962 Constitution.
- Discuss the Presidential Elections of 1965 and their impact on politics.
- Describe the spirit of Pakistani people and the armed forces during 1965 war.
- Discuss the key aspects of the LFO promulgated by Yahya Khan.
- Analyze 1970 elections and their aftermath.
- Discuss the causes of separation of East- Pakistan.
The arrival of Muslims in the South Asian subcontinent started in 712 AD with the conquest of Sindh by Muhammad Bin Qasim. After Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir's death (1707 AD), a decline started in Muslim rule, but just after a few years, with the emergence of Shah Wali Ullah a great reformer and Mujaddid, a forceful movement started for the restoration of Islam and the Muslim fortitude.
Politically, the British increasingly enhanced their influence under the garb of trading through "East India Company". In 1757, Siraj ud Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, tried to hold them back but he was betrayed by his own people and was martyred in the battle
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Hazrat Mujaddid Alif Sani and Shah Waliullah have important contribution to the intellectual foundations of the Ideology of Pakistan. Because a strong government based on Islamic beliefs, unity, and Islamic principles should be the desire and goal of Indian Muslims.
of Plassi. In 1799, Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, also became a victim of treason and died a martyr's death. On the academic front, Shah Wali Ullah, his sons, grandsons and subsequently his pupils played an important role.
In 1831, Syed Ahmad Shaheed along with his principal lieutenant Syed Ismail Shaheed was martyred in battle with the Sikhs at Balakot. Thus, the last effort to revive Islam militarily also failed. The war of independence 1857 was also an attempt for the restoration of Muslims' political power and fortitude.