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2026Q7(i)(a)National Movement: 1919-1934 (Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement and Other Forces at Work)
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7(i)

Mahatma Gandhi with his principle of Non-violence changed the direction of the freedom movement. With reference to the Gandhian Movements, answer the following:

Who launched the Khilafat Movement in India?

Topic: The Khilafat Movement

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Answer

Exam answer

The Khilafat Movement was launched by the Ali brothers — Maulana Mohammad Ali and Maulana Shaukat Ali — together with Maulana Azad, Hakim Ajmal Khan and Hasrat Mohani.

Explanation

One mark, so name the leaders precisely. The Ali brothers are the expected answer. Context worth one further line: the movement protested against the harsh treatment of Turkey after the First World War and the removal of the Sultan, who was the Khalifa or religious head of the Muslims. Gandhiji supported it and merged it with Non-Cooperation to bring Hindus and Muslims into a common struggle.

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