The Partition of Bengal (1905) Flashcards
When did the Partition of Bengal take place, and what did it involve?
The Partition of Bengal occurred in 1905 during the British Raj in India. It involved the division of the Bengal Presidency into two parts: a predominantly Hindu western region and a predominantly Muslim eastern region.
What was the British government’s aim behind the partition?
The British government aimed to improve administration over the Bengal region by dividing it into smaller, more manageable entities.
How did Indian nationalist leaders react to the partition decision?
Indian nationalist leaders strongly opposed the partition, viewing it as a strategy by the British to divide and rule India.
How did the Muslim community in eastern Bengal respond to the partition?
Muslims in eastern Bengal welcomed the partition as it provided them with greater opportunities for economic growth and political representation, as they finally had a province in which they were in a majority.
Why was the Partition of Bengal eventually revoked in 1911?
The partition was revoked in 1911 due to pressure from the Indian National Congress and the Hindu community in western Bengal, who initiated a mass movement boycotting British goods.
Despite its revocation, what lasting impact did the partition have on the subcontinent?
The partition of Bengal left a strong impact, particularly on the Muslim community, who felt that their political rights were being suppressed.
It also heightened tensions between religious communities and contributed to the growth of Indian nationalist sentiments.
What role did the mass movement of boycotting British goods play in the revocation of the partition?
The mass movement of boycotting British goods organized by the Hindu community in western Bengal contributed to the pressure on the British government to reconsider and eventually revoke the partition.
