Question

Why was Lord Curzon interested in the partition of Bengal?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

THE DIVISION OF BENGAL WAS ORDERED BECAUSE -

i) BENGAL WAS A LARGE PROVINCE AND THE CENTRE OF MOST REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIES.

ii) THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT THOUGHT THAT BY DIVIDING BENGAL, THEY WOULD DISRUPT ITS UNITY.

iii) ON 23rd JUNE, LORD CURZON ORDERED THE PARTITION OF BENGAL.

iv) BENGAL WAS DIVIDE INTO EAST AND WEST BENGAL ON 2 JULY.