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Option 2 : The Ahmadiyas
On 27th December 1891, the Ahmadiyas movement met for its first general gathering in Qadiyan, Punjab.
- The Ahmadiyas forms a sect of Islam which originated from the province of Punjab in India.
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It was founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in 1889.
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It was based on liberal principles.
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It described itself as the standard-bearer of Mohammedan Renaissance, and based itself, like the Brahmo Samaj, on the principles of universal religion of all humanity, opposing jihad.
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On 27th December 1891, the Ahmadiyas movement met for its first general gathering in Qadiyan, Punjab.
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This movement spread western liberal education among the Indian Muslims.
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The followers of this movement believed in reformation based on the ideas of Prophet Muhammed.
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The followers of this movement were inspired by the teachings of Muhammed and came to be known as Ahmadiyas as Ahmad was an alternative name of Muhammed given in Quran.
Hence, the correct answer is - The Ahmadiyas.
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