Question

Why was the khilafat movement supported by Gandhiji in 1919? What was his main aim?

Answer 1

Khilafat movement was formed under the leadership of Maulana Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali.Its object was to restoration of the Sultan of Turkey is Khalifa of Islam .Gandhi decided to exchange support to the Khilafat movement as he viewed it as a golden opportunity for bringing Muslims and Hindus together on the national front. He successfully pursued the Khilafat committee to accept the non- violent non- cooperation movement is the only effective way to for the government accepts demand.

Answer 2

it was a movement to bring unity between Hindu and Muslim so that a mass movement could be started after their unity