Question

in which viceroy 's time did the partition of Bengal take place? ​

Answer 1

Lord Curzon was the viceroy during the partition of Bengal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

• The partition of Bengal was one of the worst events in Indian History.

• Bengal was partitioned on 16 October 1905.

• However, it was announced in the month of July, 1905.

• The main reason for the partition of Bengal was to divide the unity of Indians.

• British used their famous "divide and rule" policy to divide Bengal.

• As, Bengal was partitioned on the basis of religion.

• East Bengal was majorly dominated by Muslims and West was majorly dominated by Hindus.

• The present West Bengal is part of India meanwhile present East Bengal is Bangladesh.

Answer 2

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• The decision for partition of Bengal was announced by the then Viceroy Curzon of India on July 19, 1905.

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• It was decided to divide Bengal into two parts for the purpose of creating a Muslim dominated province.

• The partition of Bengal was effective from October 16, 1905. In history, it is also known as Bangabhanga.

• It was part of the British "divide-govern" policy.

• Therefore, in 1908 AD, 'Bang-Bhang' movement started in the entire country.

• Due to the high level political unrest caused by this partition due to the pressure of the Indian public on both sides in 1911 The eastern and western parts reunited.