Question

What Were Curzon's Two Real Motives Behind The Partition Of Bengal?

Answer 1

Partition of Bengal was announced on 19 July 1905 by the Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon. The decision was about the separation of the eastern parts of Bengal from the rest of Bengal.

The two real motives behind the partition of Bengal was:

1. To curb the radical Bengali nationalists and to weaken the nationalist’s movements.
2. To weaken Bengal, the nerve centre of Indian nationalism and divide the Muslims and Hindus based on religion.