Question

why was Khilafat movement supported by Gandhiji in 1919 what was his main in

Answer 1

He wanted to gather Muslims in the United struggle against British. If the Muslims join them then it would be easier to remove the British from India. So gandhiji supported khilafat movement,so that Muslims get involved in their struggle.

Answer 2

in 1920 the alliance was made between khalifat leaders and congress the largest political party in India of the nationalist movement...the support of khalifatists helped Gandhi and congress ensure hindu-muslim unity during struggle