How far did Pakistan movement developed during the early 20th century?
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The partition of Bengal controversy is the most significant event in Lord Curzon’s time in India.
• Since Bengal was the biggest province with a population of 54 million, he believed diving it would be an efficient move to handle its administration.
• It was under the control of one lieutenant Governor only and comprised of Orissa, Bengal, and Behar.
Following are the major reasons for the decision of Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon:
Reasons for the Partition:
• It was the biggest province with dense population, deep jungles and marshy areas making it difficult to keep an eye and manage.
• It had a population that was ten times greater than Britain population making it difficult to be handled by only one Lieutenant.
• Due to many forests and rivers, the resources of communication were also minimal.
• It was difficult to maintain proper law and order in the province because of the lack of police.
• For the promotion of trade in trade using Port of Chittagong, the partition of Bengal seemed a great decision.
• Lord Curzon’s intention to divide Bengal was also political.
• He thought that the Muslims of East Bengal will be better off in a separated province that will be governed from Dhaka.
• The partition was in favor of the Muslims because in the East Bengal they were in poor conditions and crushed under the Hindu landlords.