- Lord Curzon’s tenure (1899–1905) saw the controversial Partition of Bengal.
- Bengal was divided in 1905 into Bengal and Eastern Bengal and Assam.
- The partition was presented as administrative but aimed at weakening Indian nationalism.
- It divided people on communal lines, making Hindus and Bengali speakers minorities.
- The partition was implemented on 16 October 1905, causing widespread resentment.
Key Points
Key Points: Partition of Bengal (1905) under Lord Curzon
