Question

What was the objective of the partition of Bengal (1905) and what was its result?

Answer 1

The Objectives of the partition of Bengal (1905) are as follow:-

1. The main objective of the partition of Bengal was to divide the Hindu Muslim unity and to influence and weaken the nationalist movement.
2. Bengal was partitioned into two administrative units.
3. Reduced the Bengali:- Speaking people to a linguistic minority in a divided Bengal.
4. Curzon assured Muslims that in the new province of East Bengal Muslims would enjoy unity.

Result:-

1. Curzon thought the partition would divide the Bengali people on a religious line.
2. Instead, the partition united the people of Bengal.
3. The growth of the vernacular newspapers played a vital role in building a sense of proud Bengali identity.
4. The day Bengal was officially partitioned (16th Oct 1905) was declared as a day of mourning.
5. Thousands of people took bath in Ganga and marched on the streets of Calcutta singing Bande Mataram.