Question
Download Solution PDFPartition of Bengal held in ______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe Correct answer is 1905.Key Points
- Partition of Bengal took place in 1905.
- Lord Curzon was the one who divided it.
- On October 16, 1905, the division of Bengal took effect.
- The British used the partition of Bengal to carry out their divide and rule agenda in India.
- One of the most prominent anti-partition movements was the Swadeshi movement.
- In 1911, the Bengal Partition was abolished. Lord Hardinge II canceled it
- Bengal was divided for the second time in 1947 as part of India's split.
Additional Information
Anti partition Movement:
- Opposing the decision of dividing the state, people came out on the streets of Bengal in protest.
- People showcased the Hindu-Muslim unity in various processions.
- The day of partition was observed as 'National Day of Mourning'.
- People came out on streets singing 'Bande Mataram' and 'Amar Sonar Bangla'.
- On the day of Raksha Bandhan Hindus and the Muslims tied rakhis on the wrists of each other as a symbol of Brotherhood.
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