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Partition Of Bengal
When was Bengal partitioned ? Name the Viceroy responsible for it.
i. On 16th October 1905.
ii. Lord Curzon.
How did Lord Curzon justify the Partition of Bengal?
According to him, it was meant for administrative convenience.
What were Curzon's two real motives behind the partition of Bengal ?
i. To weaken the National Movement.
ii. To divide the Hindus and the Muslims.
To some extent Lord Curzon was responsible for the transformation of anti-partition agitation into a mass movement. In this context, answer the following questions :
What was Lord Curzon's argument in favour of the partition of Bengal ? How did the Nationalist interpret Lord Curzon's motives ?
Lord Curzon's Argument : The area of Bengal was too large and it was difficult for the British to administer efficiently.
Nationalist : The Nationalist thought that it was done in order to break or divide the Hindu - Muslim Unity.
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