What was the name of the campaign led by the Ali brothers and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to save the Ottoman Caliphate as a symbol of unity among the Muslim community?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Khilafat Movement.
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and the Ali brothers, Shahukat and Muhammad Ali, spearheaded the Khilafat Movement in the early 1900s.
- After its defeat in World War I, it sought to preserve the Ottoman Caliphate, which was regarded as a symbol of Muslim unity across the globe.
- The movement aimed to uphold the Caliph's authority and mobilise Muslims against British colonial control.
- Additionally, during the liberation war, it was crucial in fortifying ties between the Indian Muslim community and the Indian National Congress.