Non-Cooperation-Khilafat Movement was a watershed event in the Indian freedom struggle, but it suffered from inherent limitations. Elaborate.
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Non-cooperation-Khilafat movement was the first mass struggle led by Gandhiji in 1920.
It marked the mass participation from all states and laid foundation for further movements in freedom struggle of India.
Non-cooperation-Khilafat movement
1. The main demands of this movement were - Support to Turkey, Justice in Punjab wrongs (Jallianwala bagh), Swaraj.
2. This movement saw Hindu-Muslim unity on all fronts.
3. This movement strengthened national spirit and led to revival of traditional handicrafts, textile industries.
4. Uidanparam Pillai established a steam navigation company during this movement.
5. Promotion of education by national education policy and establishment of various universities. (Ex)- Jamia Millia, Banaras University, etc.
6. This movement saw a mass participation of women who played an active role in picketing, protests.
7. Mass participation of students, peasants was also seen. (B)-Cumilham Uttar was issued against students involved in protests.
8. Spread to various parts of the country.
9. Took violent turn by Chauri-Chawra incident.
10. Laid foundations for mass struggle.
Limitations
1. Non-adherence to peaceful means leading to culmination of movement.
2. Hindu-Muslim unity seen in this movement was not visible further.
3. Ended too soon because of an isolated incident. Is led to formation of Congress Swarajist Party by Nehru, Bosek, etc.
4. Resentment by revolutionary nationalists.
5. Didn't see participation from Industrial workers, Industrial class and big zaminddors.
6. Peasant participation was also lesser.
Non-cooperation movement though had some limitations had set the stage for further mass struggle like civil disobedience movement, Quit India movement.
- Clear introduction establishing the movement as watershed event
- Identifies multiple demands of the movement
- Addresses both Hindu-Muslim unity and national spirit
- Mentions revival of traditional industries
- Comprehensive coverage of movement achievements with specific examples
- Detailed section on limitations directly addressing the question
- Identifies various social groups affected or involved
- Concludes with assessment of movement's historical significance
- Shows understanding of consequences (Congress Swarajist Party formation)
YARASI TUSHARIKA
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
Non-Cooperation Movement
Khilafat Movement and its limitations
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