Maulvi ahmadullah shah biography examples

Leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (1787-1858)

Ahmadullah Shah (1787 – 5 June 1858) famous as the Maulvi of Faizabad, was a famous freedom fighter and leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah was known as the lighthouse of the rebellion in the Awadh region.^[1] British officers like George Bruce Malleson and Thomas Seaton made mentions about the courage, valour, personal and organizational capabilities of Ahmadullah.

G. B. Malleson mentions Ahmadullah repeatedly in the History of Indian Mutiny, a book written in 6 volumes covering Indian revolt of 1857.^[2][3] Thomas Seaton describes Ahmadullah Shah as:

A man of great abilities, of undaunted courage, of stern determination, and by far the best soldier among the rebels.

— Thomas Seaton, ^[4]

Being a practicing Muslim, he was also an epitome of religious unity and Ganga-Jamuna culture of Faizabad.

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