Partition of Bengal, 1905

  • The partition of Bengal was the most important event during the rule of Lord Curzon.
  • It was carried out mainly for the convenience of administration. Bengal in those days was the biggest province of India extending over 1, 89, 000 square miles with a population of 80 million.
  • It was comprising of Bengal, Behar and Orissa and was under the control of one Lieutenant Governor. After Lord Curzon took charge as Governor General of India, the discussion over the partition began due to the following issues:
  1. Vastness of Province: The Province was spread over the area of 1, 89, 000 square miles ....
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