Question

How important was khilfat movement? Give reasons. 14 marks question

Answer 1

The Khilafat movement (1919-1924) was an agitation by Indian Muslims allied with Indian nationalism in the years following World War I. Its purpose was to pressure the British government to preserve the authority of the Ottoman Sultan as Caliph of Islam following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire at the end of the war.

Answer 2

Answer:

Gandhiji aimed at Hindu-Muslim unity

the movement was also an agitation against the British for insulting the ruler of Turkey

the movement also formed a base for the non-cooperation movement.