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The Padri movement (Kaum Padri) was a religious-political movement that emerged in the 19th century Minangkabau society in the Western part of Sumatra, they're known for their main role in the Padri War between 1803 to 1837. Inspired by the fundamentalist Islamic teachings brought by three clerics who went back from performing Hajj in Mecca, the Padris who were originally led by a group of four Imams consisting of Tuanku Imam Bonjol aimed for a religious reform for the Minangkabau society by imposing sharia on both politics and daily life.

Throughout the war, the Padris had occupied a handful number of nagaris (region).