The Partition of Bengal occurred in 1905. It was a political move by the British to divide the province along religious lines. The aim was to weaken nationalist movements. The partition was met with widespread protests. It was reversed in 1911 due to public outcry. This event significantly influenced the Indian independence movement and shaped communal identities in the region.
The Partition of Bengal occurred on 16 October 1905 during the viceroyalty of Lord Curzon. Bengal was a vast province, encompassing present-day West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Bangladesh, and...
