What were the causes and consequences of the Partition of Bengal in 1905? How did it reshape the nationalist strategy in the early 20th century? (Answer in 250 words)
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Causes of partition of Bengal (1905): (i) Official reason was administrative convenience in governance which was difficult due to large size (ii) Crack people's solidarity by dividing them on Hindu-Muslim, Bengali-Non-Bengali lines (iii) Insist of Muslim league demand for a separate state for Bengali speakers & uts khan pushed for partition. Consequence of partition: (i) Anti-partition movement led by leaders like Aurobindo, Bipin Chandra pal and Tilak (ii) Mass participation for first time since 1857 revolt against British (iii) Strengthen Hindu-Muslim bonds through united salem to each other (iv) Strengthen nationalist sentiment thereby leading to process of 'Indian in making' (v) Dispute over strategy among Moderate and Extremist caused split in Congress in Surat session (vi) Demand for dominion status/swaraj was put forward for first time in 1905 session.
— Animesh Jain · AIR 63
Conclusion
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- Covered causes, consequences, and impact on strategy
- Mentioned specific leaders and their contributions
- Discussed both Hindu-Muslim unity and nationalist sentiment
- Connected to broader freedom struggle narrative
Animesh Jain
Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
Partition of Bengal and Nationalist response
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