partition of bengal

• what did the partition of Bengal aim to do?

  July 1905, concern was defence of India, North-West Frontier Province created in 1901 to protect border from any Soviet incursions.

  • reductionist aims, easier to manage
• what was the outcome of Bengal partition?

  produced an uproar of Hindus and was seen as a payback for the criticism of British rule.

  • Banerjee led a protest/strike
  • event had actually split Congress into extremists and moderates which also helped Curzon resign in 1905
• what was done after the partition of Bengal?

  Morley-Minto reforms: wanted to appease Bengalis after fallout of Curzons plans.

  • Indian Council act of 1907: 27 Indians elected as viceroy and assisted in making laws
  • 1st UK monarch George 5th visits Raj and is crowned Emperor of India.
  • Overall provides greater Indian participation in Government!