Q. Who among the following personalities led the Wahabi movement?
Answer: Syed Ahmed Barelvi
Notes: The Wahabi Movement (1820-1870) was an Islamic revivalist movement founded by Syed Ahmed Barelvi of Rai Bareilly, who
wanted to revive Islam to the way it was during the Prophet’s time. He was inspired by the teachings of Abdul Wahab of Saudi Arabia and Shah Waliullah of Delhi. The purpose of this movement was to revive and restore Muslim power in India by overthrowing the sikhs and the British.

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