Gurdwara Reform Movements
- The movement arose with the objective of freeing the Gurdwaras (Sikh temples) from the control of ignorant and corrupt mahants (priests).
- A popular agitation for the reform of Gurdwaras developed rapidly during 1920 when the reformers organized groups of volunteers known as jathas to compel the mahants and the Government-appointed managers to hand over control of the Gurdwaras to the local devotees.
- A major victory was won by the Akalis in the Keys Affair in October 1921. The Government made an effort to keep possession of the keys of the Toshakhana of the Golden Temple.
- Under the growing pressure of the nationalists ....
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