How and why did relationships between Muslims and Hindus change between 1916 to 1927?

Between 1916 and 1927, relationships between Muslims and Hindus in India underwent significant strain due to increasing political tensions and communal identity formation. The impact of World War I and the subsequent Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms fueled nationalist sentiments, leading to the rise of the Khilafat Movement among Muslims and the Indian National Congress seeking self-rule, which often sidelined Hindu-Muslim unity. The 1920-1922 Non-Cooperation Movement further exacerbated divisions, as communal riots and differing political aspirations highlighted mistrust. This period marked a shift from earlier cooperation towards more pronounced communal identities, ultimately setting the stage for future conflicts.