Question

Which of the following triggered Khilafat Movement in India?

• A. British atrocities over the Muslim population in India.
• B. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that took place on April 13, 1919.
• C. The Non-Cooperation Movement launched by Gandhiji.
• D. Caliph of Turkey losing his empire to the British

Answer 1

The correct option is D Caliph of Turkey losing his empire to the British

As a result of the first World War, the Caliph of Turkey lost his empire to British. Caliph was a revered figure among the Muslims. Therefore, Muslims in India too started protesting against this move. It came to be known as the Khilafat movement.