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Modern Indian History›Ch 5: Gandhian Era›Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Movement
Mastering the 1920-1922 National Awakening for Competitive Exams
The Khilafat issue and Non-Cooperation Movement merged under Mahatma Gandhi to challenge British rule, but the tragic Chauri Chaura incident abruptly ended the campaign in 1922.
Memory Hooks
| Event | Year | Key Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Khilafat Conference | 1919 | Protest against Treaty of Sevres |
| Calcutta Special Session | Sep 1920 | NCM resolution moved by Gandhi |
| Chauri Chaura Incident | Feb 1922 | Police station burnt; NCM withdrawn |
Boycott
(Foreign goods rejected)
Foreign goods rejected
People burnt foreign cloth in huge bonfires.
Surrender
(Titles given up)
Titles given up
Leaders surrendered British honours and titles.
Institutions
(Schools & courts boycotted)
Schools & courts boycotted
National schools like Jamia Millia were set up.
Withdrawal
(Halt after violence)
Halt after violence
Congress Working Committee stopped NCM at Bardoli.
Khilafat movement started in TurkeyKhilafat movement started in India
The agitation was organized in India to defend the Turkish Caliph, not started inside Turkey.
NCM was launched at Nagpur SessionNCM was launched at Calcutta Session
Calcutta special session (Sep 1920) approved it; Nagpur (Dec 1920) fully endorsed the constitution.
Chauri Chaura happened in 1921Chauri Chaura happened in 1922
The tragic incident occurred on February 5, 1922, leading to Bardoli resolution.
Q1.Who among the following was prominent in founding the Khilafat Committee in India?
Q2.The Non-Cooperation Movement was called off by Mahatma Gandhi due to which event?