Who among the following was the leader of the 'Wahabi Movement' in India during its peak phase in the 1820s and 1830s? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who among the following was the leader of the 'Wahabi Movement' in India during its peak phase in the 1820s and 1830s?
A. Shah Waliullah
B. Wilayat Ali
C. Syed Ahmed Barelvi
D. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Syed Ahmed Barelvi of Rae Bareli was the chief champion of the Wahabi revivalist movement in India, establishing a network stretching from Patna to the Northwest.

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