Why did khilafat movement start in India?
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Muslims all over the world regarded the ruler of Turkey as their religious leader. During the first world war, Turkey fought against the British. To get the support of the Indian Muslims in the war, the British had assumed that after the end of the war, Khalifa’s empire would not be harmed. But after the end of the First World War, England did not stick to its assurance. A tide of great discontent was aroused among the Muslims. The movement started by Indian Muslims to support the Khalifa was called the ‘Khilafat Movement'. Gandhiji thought that on this problem if the Hindus and Muslims come together and start a national movement then the government can surely be brought to its senses. Therefore, Gandhiji supported the Khilafat Movement. The Khilafat Committee accepted Gandhiji’s proposal of following non-co-operation to the government. Hindu-Muslim unity was seen especially during this period.