Which of the following statement (s) is/are incorrect in relation to Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah?

a) He preached jehad (religious war) against the British and urged people to rebel.
b) He was therefore popularly called Danka Shah.
c) He was chosen as the leader of the 42nd Native Infantry.

Only statement c is incorrect.

In 1857, Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah was jailed in Faizabad. When released, he was elected by the mutinous 22nd Native Infantry as their leader.

British officials panicked as thousands began following the maulvi and many Muslims began seeing him as an inspired prophet. When he reached Lucknow in 1856, he was stopped by the police from preaching in the city. Subsequently, in 1857, he was jailed in Faizabad. When released, he was elected by the mutinous 22nd Native Infantry as their leader. He fought in the famous Battle of Chinhat in which the British forces under Henry Lawrence were defeated. He came to be known for his courage and power.