What was the main motive of Khilafat movement?

What was the main motive of Khilafat movement?

The Khilafat movement (1919-1924) was an agitation by Indian Muslims allied with Indian nationalism in the years following World War I. Its purpose was to pressure the British government to preserve the authority of the Ottoman Sultan as Caliph of Islam following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire at the end of the war.

Was Gandhi right in supporting the Khilafat movement?

Mahatma Gandhi supported the Khilafat Movement due to these reasons: (ii) Mahatma Gandhi now felt the need to launch a more broad-based movement in India. (iii) But he was certain that no such movement could be organised without bringing the Hindus and Muslims closer together.

When did Gandhi support Khilafat movement in India?

1920
In 1920 an alliance was made between Khilafat leaders and the Indian National Congress, the largest political party in India and of the nationalist movement. Congress leader Mohandas Gandhi and the Khilafat leaders promised to work and fight together for the causes of Khilafat and Swaraj.

What was seen as an opportunity by Mahatma Gandhi to bring the Muslims under the umbrella of a unified national movement?

Khilafat Movement gave opportunity to build bridge between Hindus and Muslims and foster unity.

What was Gandhi’s role in Khilafat movement?

Congress leader Mohandas Gandhi and the Khilafat leaders promised to work and fight together for the causes of Khilafat and Swaraj. Seeking to increase pressure on the colonial government, the Khilafatists became a major part of the non-cooperation movement — a nationwide campaign of mass, peaceful civil disobedience.

Which of the following leader supported the Khilafat movement and saw in it an opportunity to unite Hindus and Muslims?

A campaign in defense of the caliphate was launched, led in India by the brothers Shaukat and Muḥammad ʿAlī and by Abul Kalam Azad.