Khilafat Movement
The Khilafat Movement (1920-1924) was a significant political campaign in India led by Indian Muslims to protect the Ottoman Empire's Caliphate after World War I. After the war, the Allies dismantled the Empire, causing anxiety among Muslims about their religious leadership. The movement sought to unite Muslims in India and oppose British colonial rule by advocating for the preservation of the Caliphate. It inspired many, including leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, who supported it for Hindu-Muslim unity. Ultimately, the movement lost momentum after the Caliphate was abolished in 1924, but it was crucial in raising political consciousness among Indian Muslims.
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The Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) was a significant political campaign in India aimed at protecting the authority of the Ottoman Caliphate after World War I. Indian Muslims, under leaders like Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the Ali Brothers, sought to defend the Caliph, as they saw it as a symbol of Islamic unity and leadership. The movement also coincided with India’s struggle for independence from British rule, and it united Muslims and Hindus in a broader anti-colonial effort. Ultimately, the abolishment of the Caliphate in 1924 diminished the movement's impact, leading to shifts in Indian political dynamics.