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Who was the Viceroy of India when Bengal was divided in 1905?
Who was the Viceroy of India when Bengal was divided in 1905?
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The correct option is D Lord Curzon
Lord Curzon was appointed the Viceroy of India in 1899. He declared that Bengal be divided to facilitate administration. However, this decision was in fact a part of the British policy of 'Divide and Rule' to manipulate differences between Hindus and Muslims and control the rising political activism in India.
Lord Curzon was appointed the Viceroy of India in 1899. He declared that Bengal be divided to facilitate administration. However, this decision was in fact a part of the British policy of 'Divide and Rule' to manipulate differences between Hindus and Muslims and control the rising political activism in India.
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