Syed Allauddin Hyder also known as Maulvi Allauddin was a preacher and Imam of Makkah Masjid,

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. He is popularly known for leading an attack at

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on 17 July 1857 located in the princely state of

. The attack took place during the

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. He is considered as the first prisoner to be sentenced and deported to

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(also known as ''Kaala pani'') in the

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islands.

Early life

Attack on the residency

On 17 July about 500 people led by Maulvi Allauddin and

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took out a protest march from Mecca Masjid to the

. The protesters turned violent and attacked the residency. The British forces opened fire. The protesters sustained a counter-attack for a few hours but had to retreat thereafter. Turrebaz Khan was arrested, while Maulvi Alauddin managed to flee. He was captured and transferred to the Cellular Jail. He was sent out of Hyderabad on 28 June 1859.

Imprisonment and final years

The Maulvi's right hand had been

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owing to a gunshot wound during the attack on the residency. He had also suffered sword wounds on his shoulder and forehead. The Maulvi made repeated requests to be released on basis of poor health and good conduct, but these were rejected. He died sometime in 1889.

Early life

Attack on the residency

Imprisonment and final years

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