Partition of Bengal

  • 1905
  • Decided by Lord Curzon.
  • Hindu's opposed this decision- worried it would be a Muslim domintated Province.
  • Muslim's supported this- Freed them from Hindu control.
  • Partition led to riots and uprising. 
  • Confrontation in Britain-India relationships.
  • Days later Curzon resiged. 
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Partition of Bengal

  • 1905
  • Decided by Lord Curzon.
  • No meeting was held to discuss this decision.
  • Hindu's opposed the decision- Worried it would be a Muslim dominated province.
  • Muslim's supported the decision- Freed them from Hindu control.
  • Partition led to riots and uprising.
  • Confrontation in Britian-India relationship.
  • Days later Curzon resigned - Due to an ongoing row with military commander in Chief, Lord Kitchener.
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