Question

What is the main cause of partition of Bengal ? Explain briefly .....and to the point...which is suitable to write in exam.

Answer 1

The main cause is that

lord Curzon wants to break the unity of the Hindu and Muslim.

Answer 2

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◼ABOUT

Lord Curzon on July 20,1905 announced the division of the provinces of Bengal.

The scheme was implemented in October 16,1905.

◼CAUSES

The main motive for the partition of Bengal, according to the British rulers, was administrative neccessity .

These included :---

▶Bengal was the nerve centre of Indian nationalism at the time. So the British hoped to stop th rising tide of nationalism by partition of Bengal.

▶The partition of the state was intended to curb Bengali influence by not only placing Bengalis under two administration but by reducing then to minority in Bengal itself.

▶The partition was meant to foster division in the basis of religion. East Bengal would be predominatory a Muslim majority state and West Bengal would have a Hindu majority.

While, the Indian nationalist clearly saw the design being the partition and condemned it. Moreover, the manner in which the administration was made without any regards for the public opinion, hurt the sentiment of sensitive Bengalis.