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Who was the leader of the 'Wahabi Movement' in India?

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

Answer options

  1. Syed Ahmed of Bareli
  2. Titu Mir
  3. Shah Waliullah
  4. Haji Shariatullah

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Syed Ahmed of Bareli

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Syed Ahmed of Bareli šŸ“š Explanation: Syed Ahmed of Rae Bareli was the main leader of the Wahabi Movement in India during the early 19th century. Inspired by the teachings of Shah Waliullah, the movement aimed at purifying Islam and establishing a state based on Islamic principles. Although it began as a religious reform movement, it turned into a powerful political and military struggle against the Sikhs in Punjab and later against the British administration across Northern India.