Political Campaign

Launched by Indian Muslims in 1919 to defend the Ottoman Caliphate and protect Muslim rights.

Leaders: Muhammad Ali Jauhar, Shaukat Ali, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

Objectives: Preserve the Caliphate, protect Muslim sacred places, maintain Muslim sovereignty.

Background and Objectives

The Khilafat Movement was a significant political campaign launched by Indian Muslims in 1919.

The movement arose in response to the harsh treatment of the Ottoman Empire by the Allied powers.

Legacy

The Khilafat Movement left a lasting legacy in India. It fostered a sense of Muslim identity.