Who among the following was known during the days of the Revolt of 185

Who among the following was known during the days of the Revolt of 1857 as ‘Danka Shah’?

Shah Mal
Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah
Nana Sahib
Tantia Tope
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2019
The correct answer is B) Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah.
Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah, originally from Madras, was a prominent leader and preacher who travelled northwards and played a significant role in the Revolt of 1857, particularly in the area around Faizabad and Awadh. He was known for his fiery sermons urging people to rebel against the British and was famously referred to as ‘Danka Shah’ because he marched with a large number of followers announcing his arrival with the beat of a drum (danka).
Shah Mal was a local leader from the Baggat region near Meerut. Nana Sahib was a leader of the Revolt in Kanpur. Tantia Tope was the general of Nana Sahib and a key figure in central India, fighting against the British forces. Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah was considered a formidable opponent by the British, who even announced a reward for his capture.
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