Ibn-Khaldun is known as the father of:

Ibn-Khaldun is known as the father of:

Options:

(a) Physics

(b) Chemistry

(c) History

(d) Political Science

✅ Correct Option: (c) History

Explanation:

Ibn Khaldun is widely recognized as the Father of History, particularly scientific and analytical history. Unlike traditional historians, he emphasized cause-and-effect relationships in historical events. He criticized earlier historians for blindly accepting reports without verification. In Muqaddimah, he introduced methods for evaluating historical evidence based on sociology, economics, and politics. Modern historians regard him as a pioneer of historiography. Though he also contributed to political science and sociology, PPSC generally accepts “Father of History” as the most accurate title.

10 Related PPSC Facts:

Founder of scientific historiography Criticized unreliable historians Emphasized verification Introduced social analysis Linked history with economics Studied rise and fall of states Influenced modern historians Muqaddimah is foundational Ahead of his time Recognized globally