Question

WHAT WERE THE BRITISH MOTIVES IN INITIATE PARTITION OF BENGAL?
WHAT OFFCIAL REASON DID THE BRITISH STATE FOR THE PARTITION?

Answer 1

Partition of Bengal was part of British policy of Divide and rule, to divide Hindus and Muslims and to curtail the influence of Bengali politicians. Though, the British gave the reason that the partition is being done for administrative convenience since Bengal is a huge province, however, it was driven by the fact to divide the nationalist movement. Partition of Bengal was followed by:

Partition of Bengal was part of British policy of Divide and rule, to divide Hindus and Muslims and to curtail the influence of Bengali politicians. It was driven by the fact to divide the nationalist movement. Partition of Bengal was followed by:

a. Large scale protests by the people, there were picketing up of shops.
b. It led to Swadeshi and Boycott movement.
c. It encouraged the use of Swadeshi goods, boost was given to indigenous industries.
d. It encouraged active participation of people, of women.
e. National educational institutions were set up.
f. It did effect British trade interests.
g. It resulted in the rise of revolutionary terrorism and gave a new new dimension to freedom struggle.