Question 20GS1GS1
How did Mahatma Gandhi's participation in the Khilafat Movement illustrate his ability to connect diverse issues and mobilize different communities towards a common cause? To what extent did the Khilafat movement achieve its objective?
Introduction
In August 1920, Mahatma Gandhi launched Khilafat - Non cooperation movement, the beginning of mass-movements in colonial India.
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Main Body
Mahatma Gandhi's ability:
1Hindu-Muslim unity → able to provide a common platform for joint energy of Hindus & Muslims. By integrating the issue of khalifa, he managed to include Muslim participation in the national movement.
2Participation of women & untouchables → realised the importance of women participation & addressed the issue of untouchability by integration of Dalit.
Untouchablesrealised the importance of women participation & addressed the issue of untouchability by integration of Dalit.
3Inspiration to youth → focusing on self-reliance & 'swaraj', he inspired the power of youth.
4Ability to ensure non-violence, led to integration of peasants, students etc. in Khilafat in Non-cooperation.
Critically Evaluating Khilafat movement
Positives:
1First national mass movement.
2First time practically using swaraj & satyagraha.
3Provided a platform for mass to 'vocalise' their grievances.
4Advocated the using communal tendencies in the society.
Negative:
1Limited impact on foreign steel due to emergence of normal Hindu fundamentalism.
2Led to breakout of communal violence → ripples without abrupt withdrawal of NCM-Khilafat.
Thus, Khilafat - NCM was a testimony to the beginning of Herculean mass struggle.
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Conclusion
Thus, Khilafat - NCM was a testimony to the beginning of Herculean mass struggle.
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- identifies key aspects of Gandhi's ability to unite
- mentions inclusive approach
- connects multiple communities
Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
The Freedom Struggle
Important contributors and contributions
Mahatma Gandhi and Khilafat Movement
Writing Stats
220
Total words
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analytical
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