Question

why was Khilafat movement a turning point in the history of the Indian National Movement

Answer 1

The Khilafat movement was a very important event in the political historyof India. The Muslims of India had a great regard for the Khilafat(Caliphate) which was held by the Ottoman Empire. ... During the war theIndian Muslims were in a very awkward position, because they had a deep-rooted devotion to the caliphate.