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The document analyzes the Khilafat Movement in India in the early 20th century. Some key points: 1) The movement was led by religious scholars (ulama) who exploited religious sentiments to mobilize the Muslim masses for political ends. This "Islamized" politics for Indian Muslims. 2) The movement was highly emotional in nature, fueled by fiery speeches rather than political pragmatism. It focused on the symbolic issue of defending the Ottoman Caliphate which had little relevance to India
- Author
- Mike John
- Language
- EN