[2]: 223 [3] His disciples include Muhammad Qasim Nanautawi, Rashid Ahmad Gangohi, and Ashraf Ali Thanwi.
In the Indian Rebellion of 1857, he led the Muslims in Thana Bhawan to fight against British.
After wandering in the wilderness for six months he was overcome by a strong urge to travel to Medina.
From there, he departed for Ottoman Arabia for Hajj and pilgrimage of the tomb of shrine of Muhammad.
[7]: 367 His biographical works include: Imdadul Mustaq Ila Asraful Akhlaq by Ashraf Ali Thanwi, [14] Shamaem Emdadiya by Muhammad Murtaza Khan Qanauji.