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Who started Faraizi movement in Bengal?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Titumir
  2. Kunwar Singh
  3. Digambar Biswas
  4. Haji Shariatullah

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Haji Shariatullah

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Haji Shariatullah šŸ“š Explanation: Haji Shariatullah started the Faraizi movement in East Bengal during the early 19th century. He urged Muslims to perform their obligatory duties (faraiz) and give up un-Islamic customs. The movement later became a political struggle for the rights of poor peasants against landlords. It was a significant social and religious reform effort in Bengal's history.