Partition of Bengal Notes

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to the Partition of Bengal as discussed in the lecture notes.

Partition of Bengal

The act of dividing the Bengal province in 1905, proposed by Viceroy Lord Curzon.

Lord Curzon

The British Viceroy of India who proposed the partition of Bengal in 1903.

East Bengal

The newly formed province from the partition, primarily Muslim-majority region.

Communal Lines

The division of Hindus and Muslims that occurred as a result of the partition.

Swadeshi Movement

A movement launched by Hindus to boycott British goods and promote Indian-made goods.

Divide and Rule Policy

A strategy used by the British to gain and maintain control by dividing the Indian population along religious lines.

Administrative Problems

Challenges faced by the British in governing a large and densely populated region like Bengal.

British Reaction to Protests

The imposition of restrictions on the press and public meetings in response to Hindu-led protests against partition.

Unification of Bengal

The desire of many to reverse the partition, ultimately realized in 1911 under King George V.

Population of Bengal

Approximately 85 million people living in Bengal, making it the most densely populated province in British India.