A. 1920
B. 1919
C. 1917
D. 1918
The Khilafat movement, also known as the Indian Muslim movement (1919–24). It was a pan-Islamist political protest campaign launched by Muslims of British India.
The Khilafat movement was launched in the subcontinent in 1919. It was a political campaign led by Indian Muslims to preserve the authority of the Ottoman Sultan as Caliph of Islam.
Why it started
- After World War I, the Allies planned to dismember the Ottoman Empire and Turkey.
- Indian Muslims feared that the end of the Khilafat would impact pan-Islamic unity and brotherhood.
- They believed that western powers were waging a war against Islam.
Who led it
- The Ali brothers, Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Shaukat Ali, were leaders of the movement.
- Other leaders included Hakim Ajmal Khan and Abul Kalam Azad.
The correct answer to the question: "Khilafat movement was launched in the subcontinent in ___________?" is "1919".
