The Khudai Khidmatgars ("Servants of God") was a movement of Pashtuns (Pathans) in the North-West Frontier Province of British India. Founded by Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as "Frontier Gandhi," the movement was committed to non-violent resistance against British rule, aligning with Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress. They promoted Pashtun unity and identity while working towards independence. Their distinctive red uniforms earned them the name "Red Shirts."
During the Indian freedom struggle, the Khudai Khidmatgars, also known as Red Shirts, called for
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2002 · Topic: Civil Disobedience Movement (Regional Movements concurrent with CDM: Khudai Khidmatgar (Red Shirts), Naga Movement (Rani Gaidinliu))
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Answer: D. the Pathan regional nationalist unity and a struggle against colonialism
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