Write a short note on the Khilafath Movement.

Instructions: We need to talk about the following points to answer this question:

1. Mention the reason behind the Khilafath movement.
2. Who were behind this movement and when was it started in India.
3. Gandhi’s role in the Khilafath movement.

Solution: The sultans of Turkey were also the spiritual heads of the Muslims and were called the Caliphs. During WWI, the British harassed the ‘Caliph’ and this was widely protested by Muslims across the world.
In India, Muhammada Ali and Shaukath Ali, two brothers, started the Khilafath movement in support of Turkey in 1919.
Gandhi extended his support because he believed that the British would only withdraw if the Hindus and Muslims fought together.