Who lead the Khilafat Movement?
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali
Key Facts About the Khilafat MovementTime Period: 1919–1924
Objective: It was a pan-Islamic political protest campaign launched by Muslims in British India to influence the British government and protect the Ottoman Caliphate (Khilafat) following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I.
Alliance with Mahatma Gandhi: Mahatma Gandhi saw the Khilafat Movement as a major opportunity to unite Hindus and Muslims against British rule. He linked it with his own Non-Cooperation Movement (1920), making it a pivotal phase in the Indian freedom struggle.
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