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How did the Indian people interpret the British decision to partition Bengal?
How did the Indian people interpret the British decision to partition Bengal?
What was the reason given by the British for the partition of Bengal in 1905?
What was the reason given by the British for the partition of Bengal in 1905?
What measures were adopted by radicals to achieve Swaraj in response to the partition of Bengal?
What measures were adopted by radicals to achieve Swaraj in response to the partition of Bengal?
Study Notes
Reaction to the Partition of Bengal
- Indian people saw the British decision to partition Bengal as a deliberate attempt to divide the Bengali people and curb the growing nationalist movement.
- The partition was perceived as a threat to Bengali identity and culture.
Reason for Partition of Bengal
- The British government claimed that the partition was done to improve administrative efficiency and to promote better governance.
Response to the Partition of Bengal
- Radicals, led by leaders like Aurobindo Ghosh, adopted measures like boycott of British goods, swadeshi (use of Indian-made goods), and nationalist education to achieve Swaraj (self-rule).
- They also organized protests, demonstrations, and terrorist activities to resist the British rule and to achieve independence.
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Test your knowledge on the Bengal Partition of 1905 and the Swadeshi movement that followed. Learn about the historical events and the impact on the Indian independence movement.
