Question

write a note on the khilafat movement

Answer 1

In the First World War Turkey was defeated and the Ottoman empire was divided.The sultan of Turkey,who was the caliph was deprived of all authority.The caliph was looked upon by large sections of Muslims as their religious head.They felt that any weakening of yhe caliph's pisition would adversely affect the position of the Muslim.In the First World War,British fought against Turkey

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.