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Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) was a significant Islamic movement in India during the British rule. This was an attempt by the Indian Muslim community to unite together in support of the Turkish Empire ruled by the Khalifa, which was attacked by European powers. The Muslims considered the Khalifa as the custodian of Islam. They simply could not digest his dethronement. Under the leadership of prominent Muslim leaders, notable one being Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, they launched the Khilafat Movement in most parts of North India.
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1. The First World War had ended with the defeated of Ottoman Turkey.
2. There were rumors that a harsh peace treaty was going to be imposed on the Ottoman emperor –the spiritual head of the Islamic world.
3. To defend the Rowllat Act, Mahatma Gandhi felt, to take the Khilafat issue.
4. To bring the Hindus and Muslims closer, he felt, to take the Khilafat issue.
5. Muslim leaders Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali began discussing with Gandhiji the possibilities of a united mass action on the issue.
6.Later at Calcutta Session in 1920, Gandhiji convinced the leaders in congress, to start a non cooperation movement in support of khilafat.
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