KHILAFAT MOVEMENT 1919-1924, Summaries of Global studies

Download KHILAFAT MOVEMENT 1919-1924 and more Summaries Global studies in PDF only on Docsity! KHILAFAT MOVEMENT What was the Khilafat Movement? The Khilafat Movement was a political campaign launched by Indian Muslims in British India from 1919 to 1922. It aimed to protest against British policies towards Turkey and the dismantling of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. The movement sought to address the grievances of Turkey and promote Hindu-Muslim unity. The movement ended in 1922 after the conclusion of the non-cooperation movement. Causes of the Khilafat Movement There were several reasons for the movement. The leading cause was the fear of the disappearance of Khilafat or the Islamic Caliphate. The Caliph was the Khalifa, or the leader of the global Muslim community. After World War 1, the Allies planned to dissolve the Ottoman Empire and Turkey. This worried Indian Muslims as they feared the end of Khilafat. It would impact the pan- Islamic unity and brotherhood. Indian Muslims were concerned about the fate of the holy cities of Mecca and Madina. These sites were under the control of the Ottoman Empire. If Turkey lost power, they feared non-Muslims would control the holy cities. This worried the religious sentiments of Indian Muslims. Another cause was the feeling of betrayal among Indian Muslims. During the war, India supported the British by sending troops to fight with the Allies. The British had promised to safeguard Islamic interests after the war. However, now they were planning to dissolve the Ottoman Empire. This upset the Indian Muslims and made them feel betrayed. The extreme views of leaders like Maulana Mohammad Ali and Shaukat Ali fueled the movement. They spread the fear that the end of Khilafat would lead to the decline of Islam as a world religion. They PAGE 1