The Revolt by the Mahdi That Lasted from 1881 to 1898

The revolt by the Mahdi that lasted from 1881 to 1898 was an excellent example of

A) the continuing vitality of Islam as a source of political inspiration.
B) the use of Islam for rebellion in India against the British.
C) an example of the Christian messianic tradition as used by an Ethiopian emperor to galvanize his people against the West.
D) a new type of messianic figure whose movement combined Christian and Islamic teachings and nearly toppled the Qing dynasty.