Maulvi Liyaqat Ali was a Muslim religious leader from Allahabad, in Uttar Pradesh. He was one of the leaders of the revolt against the British in 1857. One of the most prominent leaders of the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, Maulvi Liyaqat Ali belonged to Village Mahgaon in Pargana Chail of District Allahabad. He was a religious teacher, an upright, pious Muslim and a man of great courage and bravery. Maulvi captured Khusro Bagh and declared the Independence of India. Khusro Bagh became the headquarters of the sepoys under Maulvi Liyaqat Ali who took charge as the Governor of liberated Allahabad. Later this mutiny was suppressed by General Neil. ....Read more