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Who was the leader of the "Wahabi Movement" in India, which aimed at purifying Islam and resisting British rule?

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

Answer options

  1. Titu Mir
  2. Syed Ahmed of Rae Bareilly
  3. Shariatullah
  4. Dudu Miyan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Syed Ahmed of Rae Bareilly

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Syed Ahmed of Rae Bareilly šŸ“š Explanation: Inspired by the teachings of Abdul Wahab of Arabia and Shah Waliullah of Delhi, Syed Ahmed launched a crusade against non-Islamic practices and the 'infidel' British rule. He established a base in the North-West Frontier and declared a 'Jihad'. Although he was killed in the Battle of Balakot in 1831, the movement continued to inspire anti-British sentiment for decades.