9 Questions
What does the term 'Caliph' refer to in the context of the text?
A title used for Muslim rulers considered as the symbolic head of all Muslims
What was the significance of the Khilafat Movement mentioned in the text?
It was a movement started by the Ali brothers in 1920
What term did Gandhiji adopt for standing firmly for truth, justice, and non-violence?
Satyagraha
What did Gandhiji found in 1894 to fight against discrimination as mentioned in the text?
Natal Indian Congress
What concept did Mahatma Gandhi evolve during his struggle in South Africa?
Satyagraha
In which area did the peasants in Bihar struggle to sell indigo at fair prices?
Champaran
What did Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha in Kheda force the government to do?
Abandon tax collection from the peasants that year
What was the first name of Mahatma Gandhi's wife, whom he married in 1883?
Kasturba Bai
In which country did Mahatma Gandhi practice as a lawyer for around 20 years?
South Africa
Study Notes
Key Terms and Concepts
- 'Caliph' refers to the head of the Islamic State or Empire
Khilafat Movement
- A significant movement in Indian history that aimed to restore the Ottoman Caliphate, which was abolished by the British after World War I
Gandhiji's Philosophy
- 'Satyagraha' was the term adopted by Gandhiji for standing firmly for truth, justice, and non-violence
- Gandhiji evolved the concept of Satyagraha during his struggle in South Africa
Gandhi's Activism
- In 1894, Gandhi founded the Natal Indian Congress to fight against discrimination in South Africa
- In Kheda, Gandhi's Satyagraha forced the government to repeal the taxes on peasants who were unable to pay due to crop failure
- In Bihar, peasants struggled to sell indigo at fair prices, and Gandhi supported their cause
Gandhi's Personal Life
- Gandhi's wife, Kasturba, was married to him in 1883
- Gandhi practiced as a lawyer for around 20 years in South Africa
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