Ottoman parliament of 1920 Occupation of Constantinople
the newly elected ottoman parliament in constantinople did not recognize occupation; developed national pact (misak-ı milli). adapted 6 principles; called self-determination, security of constantinople, , opening of straits, abolishment of capitulations. while in constantinople, self-determination , protection of ottoman empire voiced, khilafat movement in india try influence british government protect caliphate of ottoman empire , although muslim religious movement, khilafat struggle becoming part of wider indian independence movement. both these 2 movements (misak-ı milli , khilafat movement) on ideological level share lot of notions, during conference of london (february 1920) allies concentrated on these issues.
the ottoman empire lost world war i, misak-ı milli local khilafat movement in still fighting allies.
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