Why was the Khilafat Movement founded? ( 7 Mark )

 

PAK STUDIES

 CHAPTER 7

7 Mark Questions 

Q2. Why was the Khilafat Movement founded?

Firstly, were the deep-seated Muslim fears. Afghanistan and Persia, both Muslim countries had been the subject of rivalry between Russia and Britain. Both the powers had agreed on how these counties were to be run but little attention was paid to the views of the local population. Thus, Muslims believed that the British policy of harshness with Muslims all over the world was to be used in India as well. Maulvi Fazl-ul-Haq in 1918 also stated that whatever was happening to Muslims in the world was bound to have an adverse effect on Indian politics. Hence, there was a concern about British policy towards Muslims. 

Secondly, Brtish needed help in fighting Germany and Turks. They promised Indian Muslims that the rights of the Khalida and Turkish Empire would be maintained. At first, there was desertification as Muslim soldiers refused to fight fellow-Muslims or play a part in something that led to Turkey being broken. However, after this promise, thousands of Muslims joined the army. After the war, treaties were being drawn. the British presented the 'Treaty of Versailles' which suggested Germany's break up. Later, Lord George, the British prime minister said that the Turkish Empire should be split up as well. This outraged many Muslims to a great extent. 

Lastly, was the Caliph who was the Sultan of Turkey. He had immense importance and was the head of the worldwide Islamic community. He ruled over an empire that included important religious centers such as Mecca and Medina. Therefore, when the British threatened to take territory away from the Khalifa, the Muslims in India, in religious sentiments, finally decided to form the Khilafat Movement in order to safeguard their Muslim community all over the globe