Khilafat movement (1920-22)

   

                          The Caliph (or, Khalifa) Sultan of Turkey, was looked upon by the Muslims as their religious head. During the first World War, when the safely and welfare of Turkey were threatened by the British thereby weakening the Caliph’s position, Indian Muslims adopted an aggressive anti- British attitude.  

                          The Ali Brothers- Mohammad Ali and Shaukat Ali- launched an anti-British movement in 1920-the Khilafat Movement for the restoration of the Khilafat.

                         Maulana Abul Kalan Azad also led the movement. It was supported by Gandhiji and INC which heaved the way for Hindu –Muslim unity.