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Question
What was the Khilafat Movement? Name the leaders of the Khilafat Movement that was launched in India to Champion the cause of the Caliph of Turkey.
Or
Who were the leaders of the Khilafat Movement?
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Solution
The harsh treatment meted out to the Khalifa of Turkey generated anti-British feelings among the Muslims. Under the leadership of the Ali brothers, Mohammed Ali and Shaukat Ali a powerful agitation was launched. This agitation was known as the Khilafat Movement.
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