Q. Khilafat movement stressed on
(a) Restoration of Turkish Khalipha as the head of Indian Muslims
(b) Reservation of seats for Muslim community in Government services
(c) Independent Pakistan
(d) India’s Independence
Ans: (a) Restoration of Turkish Khalipha as the head of Indian Muslims
Explanation: The Khilafat movement stressed on (a) the restoration of the Turkish Khalifa as the head of Indian Muslims.
The Khilafat movement was a political and religious movement in India during the early 20th century, primarily led by Muslim leaders, in response to the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire and the abolishment of the institution of the caliphate by the Turkish government in 1924.
The movement aimed to protect the authority and interests of the Ottoman caliph, who was seen as the spiritual leader of the global Muslim community, including Indian Muslims. Indian Muslim leaders, such as the Ali brothers (Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Shaukat Ali), Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, and Maulana Mohammad Ali, actively supported the movement.
The Khilafat movement called for the restoration of the caliphate and expressed solidarity with the Turkish people against what was perceived as Western imperialism and oppression. It emphasized the unity of Muslims across the world and sought to mobilize Indian Muslims in support of the cause.
Although the Khilafat movement started as a movement for the preservation of the caliphate, it eventually merged with the Indian independence movement. The movement’s leaders, realizing the need for broader political action, collaborated with Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress to fight for India’s independence from British colonial rule.
