3. Khilafat Movement (1919)

After the World War I, several humiliating allegations were placed on the Caliph and the Ottoman Empire. The Muslims became fearful for the safety of their Caliph and launched khilafat movement under the guidance of Gandhi to fight against the British government to restore the collapsing status of the Caliph in Turkey. Gandhi approached the Muslim community in 1919 for their political support in India’s freedom struggle and in return supported the community in launching the Khilafat movement. He became a notable spokesperson of the All India Muslim Conference and returned the medals received from the British Empire in South Africa. The success of this movement made him the national leader in no time.