Question

What was khilafat movement and why did gandhi supported it?

Answer 1

Answer: Towards the end of the First World War, the ottoman empire was defeated and the KHALIFA who was the ruler of Turkey was deeply humiliated by the allies. This was resented by the Ali brothersand hence, KHILAFAT MOVEMENT WAS FORMED.

Gandhiji supported this as he felt that this would unite the Hindus and Muslims.

Answer 2

Gandhi supported the Khilafat Movement because he saw it as a way to convince Muslim Indians to support Indian nationalism.❤️