Khilafat Movement Overview
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Who were the prominent leaders that started the Khilafat movement?

  • Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel
  • Maulana Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali (correct)
  • Gandhi and Hasrat Mohani
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
  • What event led to the end of the Khilafat movement in 1924?

  • The end of World War I
  • Formation of the Indian National Congress
  • The overthrow of the Ottoman Caliph (correct)
  • The British withdrawal from India
  • What was one of the main objectives of the Khilafat movement?

  • To force the British government to protect the Ottoman Empire (correct)
  • To promote Hindu-Muslim unity
  • To gain independence from British colonial rule
  • To establish a democracy in India
  • Which country did Turkey ally with during the First World War?

    <p>Germany (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Khalifa in Muslim history?

    <p>The vicegerent of Allah on Earth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant incident occurred in the Khilafat movement's timeline that demonstrated unity among various political groups?

    <p>Chauri Chaura incident (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Muslims feel infuriated with the British government's actions concerning the Khilafat?

    <p>They believed it was an attack on their religious beliefs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the alliance formed during the Khilafat movement?

    <p>It aimed at gaining independence from British rule. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary reasons for the fragmentation of the Khilafat leadership?

    <p>Members prioritized different political affiliations over unity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event in 1922 caused the Ali brothers to sever ties with Gandhi?

    <p>The suspension of the non-cooperation movement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established a pro-Western, secular republic in Turkey, thereby impacting the Khilafat movement?

    <p>Mustafa Kemal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group did the Ali brothers join after leaving Gandhi and the Congress?

    <p>Muslim League. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key objective of the Khilafat movement?

    <p>To maintain the integrity of the Ottoman Khilafat. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conference took place in Jerusalem in 1931 regarding the future of the caliphate?

    <p>The Caliphate Conference. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leaders remained strong supporters of Gandhi and the Congress?

    <p>Dr. Ansari, Maulana Azad, and Hakim Ajmal Khan. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the Khilafat movement drew concern among its members during its decline?

    <p>The fate of the Khalifa compared to Western powers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action was NOT part of the non-cooperation movement policy?

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    What event caused Mahatma Gandhi to call a halt to the non-cooperation movement?

    <p>Chauri Chaura incident (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the effects of the movement mentioned?

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    What was the primary outcome of the Khilafat Movement on Indian politics?

    <p>It laid the groundwork for future Muslim movements. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused Mahatma Gandhi to call off the Non Cooperation Movement?

    <p>Violent incidents resulting in deaths (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Khilafat Movement confirmed which belief among Muslims?

    <p>Hindus may not be sincere to Muslim interests. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Khilafat Movement impact Muslims economically?

    <p>It caused increased economic hardships. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence for Muslims in the Sub-continent after the Khilafat Movement?

    <p>They became united and conscious of their identity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the movements against British rule have, according to the conclusion?

    <p>They left both good and bad effects on the people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory did the Khilafat Movement significantly strengthen?

    <p>Two-Nation Theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the methods employed during the non-cooperation movement?

    <p>Boycott of educational institutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the conclusion suggest as the 'real credit' derived by Muslims from the Khilafat Movement?

    <p>A unified front and awareness of their separate identity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant influence of the Khilafat Movement on the Muslim community?

    <p>It fostered a sense of national awareness. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Khilafat Movement?

    <p>To preserve the Ottoman Empire (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the leaders of the Khilafat Movement in British India?

    <p>Maulana Mohammad Ali and Maulana Shaukat Ali (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event triggered the Khilafat Movement in 1920?

    <p>The signing of the Treaty of Sevres (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Mahatma Gandhi on the Khilafat Movement?

    <p>He linked the Khilafat issue with the demand for Swaraj (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to the collapse of the Khilafat Movement by late 1922?

    <p>The Ali brothers' growing distance from Gandhi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Khilafat Movement for Indian Muslims?

    <p>It sparked a sense of pan-Islamic identity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the Ottoman Empire was particularly influenced by the Khilafat Movement?

    <p>Anatolia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the Khilafat Movement?

    <p>It was a pan-Islamic political protest campaign. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the long-term effects of the Khilafat Movement on Muslims in India?

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    How did the Khilafat Movement influence journalism among Muslims?

    <p>It boosted Muslim journalism, resulting in more Urdu publications. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary aim of the Hindus during the Khilafat Movement?

    <p>To achieve independence from British rule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of Gandhi regarding the Khilafat Movement?

    <p>He withdrew support before it was abolished by Kemal Ataturk. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group primarily focused on the fate of the caliph during the Khilafat Movement?

    <p>Members of the Khilafat Movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant distinction between Hindu and Muslim objectives during the Khilafat Movement?

    <p>Hindus wanted independence while Muslims sought power for the caliph. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What methods did Muslims learn during the Khilafat Movement?

    <p>Strategies for mass meetings and protest organization. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sentiment did the Khilafat Movement create among Muslims towards the British?

    <p>A growing anti-British sentiment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Khilafat Movement

    A movement started in 1919 by Indian Muslims to support the Ottoman Caliphate and pressure the British government to protect it.

    Ottoman Empire

    The vast empire in the Middle East/Eastern Europe historically ruled by the Ottoman dynasty. It was a significant player in World War I.

    Caliphate

    The system of governance under the control of a religious leader (Caliph) seen as the vicegerent of Allah.

    World War I

    A global war that affected many parts of the world, including the Ottoman Empire, and significantly influenced the Khilafat Movement.

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    Maulana Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali

    Key figures in the Khilafat Movement in India.

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    Khilafat Movement's goal

    To persuade the British to safeguard the Ottoman Caliphate.

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    Collapse of Khilafat movement

    The overthrow of the Caliph in Turkey in 1924.

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    Impact of World War I on Turkey

    British and allied powers aimed to divide Turkey after World War I, a result of Turkey's support of Germany in the war.

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    Treaty of Sevres

    A treaty that led to the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire, which strengthened the Khilafat Movement.

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    Ali Brothers

    Maulana Muhammad Ali and Maulana Shaukat Ali, Muslim leaders who spear-headed the Khilafat Movement in South Asia.

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    Collapse of the Khilafat Movement

    The movement ended around 1922 as Turkey gained independence, leading to its demise.

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    Partitioning of Ottoman Empire

    The act of dividing the Ottoman Empire into separate countries after WWI.

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    Pan-Islamic

    Representing the interest of Muslims across the world.

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    Khilafat in South Asia

    The Khilafat Movement's presence and activities within the South Asian region.

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    Why did the Ali brothers leave the movement?

    The Ali brothers, key figures in the Khilafat Movement, left the movement after Gandhi suspended the non-cooperation movement following the Chauri Chauri incident. They disagreed with Gandhi's absolute commitment to non-violence.

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    What weakened the Khilafat struggle?

    The Khilafat struggle faced internal divisions. Muslims were divided between supporting the Congress, the Khilafat cause, and the Muslim League.

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    Who were the main players in the Khilafat Movement?

    Major figures in the movement included Maulana Muhammad Ali, Shaukat Ali, Dr. Ansari, Maulana Azad, and Hakim Ajmal Khan.

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    What happened to the Ottoman Caliphate?

    The Ottoman rule was overthrown by Mustafa Kemal's forces, establishing a pro-Western, secular republic in Turkey. Kemal abolished the Caliphate, ending the Ottoman Empire.

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    What was the Khilafat Movement's main objective?

    The Khilafat Movement aimed to preserve the Ottoman Caliphate and ensure that control of holy places remained in Muslim hands.

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    How did the movement fragment after the Caliphate's fall?

    The Khilafat leadership fragmented into different political groups. Some joined the Muslim League, while others continued to support Gandhi and the Congress.

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    Where did the Khilafat Conference take place?

    After the Ottoman Empire's collapse, a Khilafat Conference was held in Jerusalem to discuss the future of the Caliphate.

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    Who contributed to the Khilafat Movement?

    People from various parts of India, including villages like Aujla Khurd, contributed to the Khilafat cause.

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    Why did the Khilafat Movement Fail?

    The Khilafat Movement failed to achieve its goal of restoring the Caliphate. The Ottoman Empire was abolished, and the Caliphate was ended.

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    Impact of Khilafat Movement on Indian Muslims

    The Khilafat Movement, though ultimately unsuccessful, fostered a sense of political awareness and self-confidence among Indian Muslims. It encouraged them to participate in national politics.

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    What was a positive outcome of the Khilafat Movement?

    The movement led to a rise in Muslim journalism in India. Numerous Urdu magazines and newspapers emerged, voicing the concerns and demands of Indian Muslims.

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    Why was there conflict between Hindu and Muslim aims?

    Hindus sought complete independence from British rule, while Muslims primarily focused on restoring their own religious authority through the Caliphate.

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    How did the Khilafat Movement create anti-British sentiment?

    The movement's focus on defending the Caliphate against Western powers, particularly the British, fueled anti-British feelings among Indian Muslims.

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    What did Gandhi's call for the campaign highlight?

    Gandhi, recognizing the movement's anti-British sentiment, called for an end to the campaign before Kemal Ataturk, a Turkish military leader, officially abolished the Caliphate in 1924.

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    What were the lasting consequences of the Khilafat Movement?

    The movement significantly fostered a sense of shared identity among Indian Muslims and played a crucial role in their political awakening. It also laid the groundwork for the rise of Muslim political organizations in India.

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    Khilafat Movement's Impact

    The Khilafat Movement, while ultimately failing to save the Ottoman Caliphate, had lasting effects. It united Indian Muslims, heightened their awareness of their separate identity, and pushed them toward a sense of self-determination.

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    What Led to the Khilafat Movement's Collapse?

    Several factors contributed to the movement's decline, including the Ottoman Empire's defeat in World War I, internal divisions among Muslims, and the abolition of the Caliphate in Turkey.

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    Gandhi's Role in the Khilafat Movement

    Mahatma Gandhi supported the Khilafat Movement through the Non-Cooperation Movement, aiming to unite Hindus and Muslims against British rule. However, violent incidents forced him to call off the movement, leading to the Khilafat Movement's decline.

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    Violence's Role in the Khilafat Movement

    The Khilafat Movement saw an increase in violence, leading to deaths of Hindus, Muslims, and British people. This ultimately led Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement, harming the Khilafat Movement's momentum.

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    Khilafat Movement's Legacy

    Though unsuccessful in its main objective, the Khilafat Movement played a significant role in shaping the Indian Muslim community. It ignited a sense of shared Islamic identity and strengthened Muslim political consciousness.

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    Non-Cooperation Movement's Aims

    The Non-Cooperation movement aimed to achieve independence from British rule through passive resistance. This included rejecting government titles, boycotting courts and educational institutions, resigning from jobs, and refusing to pay taxes.

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    Chauri Chaura Incident

    This incident in 1922, where a mob set fire to a police station in Chauri Chaura, killing 23 policemen, led Mahatma Gandhi to suspend the Non-Cooperation Movement due to concerns about violence.

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    Impact of Khilafat Movement

    Despite its failure to restore the Ottoman Caliphate, the Khilafat Movement significantly influenced Indian politics by uniting Muslims, fostering a sense of national awareness, and strengthening the idea of a separate Muslim nation.

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    Why did the Khilafat Movement strengthen the Two-Nation Theory?

    The Khilafat Movement illustrated the deep divide between Hindu and Muslim interests, with Muslims feeling that their concerns were not genuinely addressed in a united India. This strengthened the argument for a separate Muslim state, later leading to the establishment of Pakistan.

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    Economic Impact on Muslims

    The Khilafat Movement had negative economic consequences for many Muslims as they resigned from their jobs in protest against British rule, leaving them financially unstable.

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    What was the Khilafat Movement's goal?

    The Khilafat Movement aimed to protect the Ottoman Caliphate, the religious leader of the Islamic world, as a way to ensure that Muslim holy places were protected from European powers like the British.

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    How did the Khilafat Movement shape Muslim identity?

    The Khilafat Movement played a vital role in empowering and uniting Indian Muslims, instilling a sense of shared identity and increasing their political awareness, ultimately contributing to their growing voice in national politics.

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    Internal Divisions in the Khilafat Movement

    The Khilafat Movement faced internal divisions within the Muslim community, with some supporting the Congress, some advocating for the separate Khilafat cause, and others aligning with the Muslim League. This resulted in a weakening of the movement's overall power.

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    Study Notes

    Contents

    • The document outlines the Khilafat Movement, its historical context, objectives, and impact.
    • It details the movement's relationship with the Congress Party and includes key events such as the Chauri Chaura incident.
    • The document examines the strategic analysis and eventual conclusion of the movement.

    Introduction

    • The Khilafat movement was initiated by Maulana Muhammad Ali, Shaukat Ali, and others in 1919.
    • This movement aimed to support the Ottoman Caliphate, a religious and political leader for Muslims globally.

    Background

    • The movement emerged after World War I, when the British considered dissolving the Ottoman Empire.
    • The dissolution of the caliphate deeply impacted Muslims worldwide, including those in British India.
    • Muslims in India, deeply connected to the Ottoman Empire due to the caliphate, rallied against this.

    Historical Perspective

    • Ottoman Empire: The empire was weakened after WWI and faced potential dismemberment.
    • Khilafat in South Asia: The Khilafat movement was a powerful response against British actions toward the Ottoman caliphate.
    • Collapse of the Khilafat Movement: The collapse was partly due to internal divisions and external events such as the Chauri Chaura incident.

    Objective of Khilafat Movement

    • The movement aimed to preserve the Ottoman Caliphate.
    • It sought to protect the territorial integrity of the Ottoman Empire.
    • The movement wanted to ensure that the caliphate remained a symbol of Muslim unity and religious leadership.

    Turk Nationalist Movement

    • The Turkish Nationalist Movement fought against the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire.
    • This movement led to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey.

    Congress Cooperation in Khilafat Movement

    • There were alliances and disagreements between the Khilafat movement and the Indian National Congress.

    Chaura Chauri Incident

    • This incident involved a mob attack on a police station.
    • In response, Mahatma Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement, impacting the Khilafat Movement.

    Result of Khilafat Movement

    • The movement's objectives regarding the caliphate were not achieved.
    • Despite its failure, it had a significant impact on Indian politics. This includes greater Muslim unity and awareness of the political issues.

    Strategic analysis

    • The Khilafat movement failed to achieve its goal of restoring the Ottoman Caliphate, but it left a significant effect on Muslim leaders.
    • The movement influenced the two-nation theory, which in turn helped the creation of Pakistan.

    Conclusion

    • The Khilafat Movement, though ultimately unsuccessful in its primary goal, had a lasting impact on Indian politics and society.
    • It fostered Muslim unity and political awareness.

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