Haji Shariatullah (1781–1840) started the Faraizi movement in Bengal, which aimed to revive Islamic practices and reform Muslim society by encouraging followers to adhere strictly to Islamic duties, or "Faraiz". After his death, his son, Dudu Miyan, took over the leadership and expanded the movement's focus to include resisting the exploitation of peasants by landlords.
Who started the Faraizi Movement?
Review the verified answer and explanation for this PPSC Punjab Public Service Commission past-paper question on CampusFin.
Question context
This question is part of 📚 General Knowledge within the broader 🌐 Current Affairs & GK subject and appears in the PPSC Punjab Public Service Commission preparation collection. Reviewing the answer together with nearby questions helps reinforce the underlying concept and identify how it may appear in competitive exams.