Which of the following is NOT a work of Ibn-Khaldun?
Which of the following is NOT a work of Ibn-Khaldun?
Options:
(a) Kitab-al-Ibar
(b) Al-Taarif
(c) History of Ibn-Khaldun
(d) Siyasat Namah
✅ Correct Option: (d) Siyasat Namah
Explanation:
Siyasat Namah is not a work of Ibn Khaldun. It was written by Nizam-ul-Mulk Tusi, a famous Persian statesman and political thinker of the Seljuk Empire. Ibn Khaldun’s major works include Kitab al-Ibar, Muqaddimah, and Al-Taarif (his autobiography). Siyasat Namah is a manual of governance that focuses on administration, justice, and statecraft, whereas Ibn Khaldun’s writings are analytical and sociological rather than advisory. Ibn Khaldun studied the laws governing society and history, while Nizam-ul-Mulk emphasized practical governance and administrative reforms. PPSC often asks such questions to test the ability to differentiate between Muslim political thinkers and their works. Confusion between Nizam-ul-Mulk and Ibn Khaldun is common, which is why this MCQ is important.
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