The book Silk Letter Movement is a historical description of the heroic struggle
waged by the Muslim scholars of Deoband (between 1913 to 1920) for the freedom
ofIndia. It aimed at overthrowing the British rule from India by allying with
Ottoman Turkey, Imperial Germany and Afghanistan. The movement was named after
the 'Silk Letters' from Moulana Obaidullah Sindhi captured by Punjab CID This
book is based on the British India records of Silken Handkerchief Letters
Conspiracy Case' which are now preserved in India Office London.