Who was the prominent leader of the Deoband Movement, which aimed to preserve Islamic culture?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Muhammad Qasim Nanotavi.
Muhammad Qasim Nanotavi. He was the founder of the Deoband Movement and established the Darul Uloom Deoband in 1866 in Uttar Pradesh. The movement aimed to preserve Islamic culture, education, and religious values after the decline of Mughal rule and British dominance in India. It emphasized Quranic teachings, Hadith studies, and opposition to Western influence.
Other options explained:
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a nationalist leader and freedom fighter who promoted Hindu-Muslim unity.
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Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Aligarh Movement, which focused on modern and Western education among Muslims.
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Shah Waliullah was an earlier Islamic reformer who inspired later revival movements, including Deoband, through his emphasis on religious purity and reform.