Question

why was the khilafat movement started in India

Answer 1

After the first world war, britain imposed humiliating terms on the ruler of turkey, who was also the caliph of islam. This angered the indian muslims and they started the khilafat movement in 1919.

Answer 2

Answer:

Khilafat Movement :-

Khilafat Movement is Started by the Ali Brothers, i.e. Mohammad Ali and the Shaukat Ali in 1919. During the time of First Work war, when the Britain has captured the Turkey and the title of the Caliph or kalifa of Turkey was removed and also he does not allow to rule in Remaining part of the Turkey, then the Muslims were totally dissatisfied with the Britishers, as a result of which Ali brothers started the Opposition movement towards the Britishers which was called as Khilafat Movement.

When Mahatma G@ndhi saw that, he thoughts to unite the Hindu and the Muslims and as a Result of this, Khilafat movement was merged with the Non-corporation movement in 1920