Which of the following movements, though initially religious in nature, later evolved into a peasant movement under the leadership of Dudu Miyan, son of Haji Shariatullah?​

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Farazi Movement.

Explanation:

• The Farazi Movement was initially a religious reform movement founded by Haji Shariatullah in the early 19th century in Bengal. The movement initially focused on promoting Islamic reform and religious purity.

• However, under the leadership of his son, Dudu Miyan, the movement evolved into a peasant movement.

• Dudu Miyan took the movement to the rural areas and linked it with the economic grievances of the peasants, particularly against the oppressive practices of landlords and the British administration.

• The movement became a significant force in the Bengal countryside and played an important role in the peasant resistance against feudal exploitation.

Information Booster:

• The Farazi Movement was closely associated with Islamic reforms but later adopted anti-colonial and anti-feudal stances.

• Dudu Miyan's leadership transformed the movement into a peasant struggle, especially in areas like Jessore and Khulna, where peasants resisted the exploitation by zamindars and the colonial state.

• The movement had a strong following among Muslim peasants, and although it was eventually suppressed by the British, it contributed to the broader resistance movements in Bengal.

Additional Information:

• Option A is incorrect because the Mappila Uprising was a series of armed uprisings by the Muslim Mappilas of Kerala against British rule and landlords, not related to the Farazi movement.

• Option B is incorrect because the Wahabi Movement was a religious reform movement that did not evolve into a peasant movement under the leadership of Dudu Miyan.

• Option C is incorrect because the Bhill Uprising was a tribal revolt in Central India led by the Bhils and not related to the Farazi Movement.