Who among the following was popularly called Danka Shah in the years 1

Who among the following was popularly called Danka Shah in the years 1856 – 57 ?

Shah Mal
Ahmadullah Shah
Zahir Dehlvi
Ghulam Hussain
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2020
Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah was popularly called ‘Danka Shah’ during the years 1856-57. He was a key figure in the Revolt of 1857, particularly in Awadh.
He earned the nickname ‘Danka Shah’ (meaning the king by beat of drum) because he moved around with a drum (danka) beating loudly, publicly preaching jihad against the British and mobilizing people for the revolt.
He was a trained soldier and preacher from Faizabad, respected by both Hindus and Muslims. He played a significant role in the fighting in Awadh and was one of the British’s most formidable opponents, with a bounty placed on his head. Shah Mal led the revolt in the Baghpat region. Zahir Dehlvi was a witness and chronicler of the revolt in Delhi. Ghulam Hussain was likely a historical figure but not prominently known by this nickname in the context of the 1857 revolt.
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