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Ahmadullah Shah

Leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (1787-1858) · Activists · Died at 71

Ahmadullah Shah 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.

Ahmadullah Shah is read about 34 times a day, in 9 languages.

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1858Died5 June 18581857In historyLucknow Siege ReliefWith Begum Hazrat Mahal 4 more1787Born

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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. 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.

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Deceased
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Lived 1787 to 1858 · aged 71