Wahabi Movement offered a serious and organized threat to British supremacy in India during the 19th century. The movement was led by Syed Ahmed, who was greatly influenced by the teachings of Abdul Wahab of Arabia and Shah Walliulah, the saint of Delhi. It was a revivalist movement which stated that the return to the true spirit of Islam was the only way to get rid of the socio-political oppression. By efforts of Syed Ahmad, Wahabi ideology was spread in Kabul, North West Frontier province, Bengal, Bihar and Central Provincial regions. In 1830 Syed occupied Peshawar for sometimes and issued coins by his name but later in the following year Syed Ahmed lost his life in Battle of Balakot. Patna became the centre of Wahabi Movement after the death of Syed Ahmad. ....Read more