Q. Who among the following had pioneered the Khilafat Movement?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
The Ali brothers
Explanation:
The Khilafat Movement (1919–1924) was started to protest against the dismemberment of the Ottoman Caliphate by the British after World War I.
- It aimed to protect the position of the Caliph (Khalifa) of the Ottoman Empire, who was considered the religious leader of Muslims worldwide.
Ali Brothers:
- Maulana Mohammad Ali and Maulana Shaukat Ali were the key leaders and pioneers of the Khilafat Movement in India.
- They mobilized Indian Muslims and even collaborated with Mahatma Gandhi, aligning the Khilafat cause with the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Why the others are incorrect:
- (B) MA Jinnah: He did not support the Khilafat Movement, as he believed in constitutional methods and was not in favor of mixing religion with politics.
- (C) Syed Ahmed Khan: He lived in the 19th century and was known for promoting modern education among Muslims, long before the Khilafat Movement.
- (D) RM Sayani: He was a moderate leader of the Indian National Congress in its early years and not associated with the Khilafat Movement.
Thus, the correct answer is: (A) The Ali brothers.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Khilafat Movement (1919–1924) was started to protest against the dismemberment of the Ottoman Caliphate by the British after World War I.
- It aimed to protect the position of the Caliph (Khalifa) of the Ottoman Empire, who was considered the religious leader of Muslims worldwide.
Ali Brothers:
- Maulana Mohammad Ali and Maulana Shaukat Ali were the key leaders and pioneers of the Khilafat Movement in India.
- They mobilized Indian Muslims and even collaborated with Mahatma Gandhi, aligning the Khilafat cause with the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Why the others are incorrect:
- (B) MA Jinnah: He did not support the Khilafat Movement, as he believed in constitutional methods and was not in favor of mixing religion with politics.
- (C) Syed Ahmed Khan: He lived in the 19th century and was known for promoting modern education among Muslims, long before the Khilafat Movement.
- (D) RM Sayani: He was a moderate leader of the Indian National Congress in its early years and not associated with the Khilafat Movement.
Thus, the correct answer is: (A) The Ali brothers.