1921 in India

The year 1921 was significant in Indian history, marked by a series of pivotal events in the context of the Indian independence movement and social reform. The Khilafat Movement, aimed at preserving the Ottoman Caliphate, gained momentum, seeking to unite Muslims and promote anti-colonial sentiment. Mahatma Gandhi's non-cooperation campaign, initiated in response to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, continued to mobilize masses against British colonial rule. The year also witnessed the establishment of important educational institutions, such as the Banaras Hindu University, and a burgeoning national consciousness among various social groups. Economic challenges persisted, exacerbated by agrarian distress, marking a turbulent period in colonial India.