The Khilafat Movement originated in _______.

Correct option is C

Correct Answer:C. Turkey

Explanation:

• The Khilafat Movement originated as a reaction to the dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) after World War I and the subsequent weakening of the position of the Caliph, the spiritual head of the global Muslim community.
• The movement had its origins in Turkey, as the Ottoman Sultan served as the Caliph.

Key Details:

• Historical Background:
• After World War I, the Ottoman Empire faced significant territorial losses due to treaties such as the Treaty of Sèvres (1920).
• The Muslim community, especially in India, saw the weakening of the Caliph's authority as a threat to Islam.
• Khilafat Movement in India:
• The movement was led by Ali Brothers (Maulana Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali), with support from leaders like Mahatma Gandhi as part of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
• It aimed to pressure the British government to protect the Caliphate and ensure its survival.
• Outcome:
• The movement lost momentum when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk abolished the Caliphate in 1924, establishing Turkey as a secular state.