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How did the people of Bengal respond to the Partition of Bengal (1905)? |
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Answer» 1. In 1899 Lord Curzon was appointed as the Viceroy of India. 2. Curzon resorted to repressive measures to undermine the idea of local Government, autonomy of higher educational Institutions and gag the press. 3. The idea of partition was planned to suppress the political activities against the British rule in Bengal by creating a Hindu-Muslim divide. 4. It was openly stated that the main notion of partition was to curtail Bengali mfluence and to weaken the nationalist movement. 5. Bengal was Partitioned into two units Bengali Hindus (West Bengal) and Muslims (East Bengal). 6. Partition of Bengal in 1905 led to widespread protests all across India, starting a new phase of the Indian National movement. 7. The partition instead of dividing, united the people of Bengal. 8. People marched on the streets of Calcutta in thousands singing Bande mataram. 9. The partition led to the Boycott of the British goods and Swadeshi movement. |
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