The 'Deoband Movement' was founded in 1866 at Saharanpur (UP) as an Islamic revivalist movement. Who were its key founders? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Deoband Movement' was founded in 1866 at Saharanpur (UP) as an Islamic revivalist movement. Who were its key founders?
A. Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi
B. Shah Waliullah and Syed Ahmed Barelvi
C. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Theodore Beck
D. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad and Shibli Nomani
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi established the Darul Uloom at Deoband to preserve orthodox Islamic education and oppose colonial influence.

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