Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Rebels and the Raj

Question:

Who was popularly known as Danka Shah?

Options:

Nana Sahib

Henry Lawrence 

Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah

Shah Mal

Correct Answer:

Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah

Explanation:

Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah moved in a palanquin, with drumbeaters in front and followers at the rear. He was therefore popularly called Danka Shah – the maulvi with the drum (danka).