Question

Describe the circumstances lead to the khilafat movement

Answer 1

Circumstances leading to the khilafat movement:
 Germany defeated in the first world war. The peace treaty imposed severe terms upon Germany and its allies. The sultan of Turkey, the caliph or khalifa was deprived of all his political powers. The sultan was deprived of real authority even over those territories which were left under his control. This leads to the formation of Khilafat movement.