Question
The Partition of Bengal (1905) was justified by the British on the grounds of ____.
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administrative convenience
Partition Justification in 1905
The British government justified the Partition of Bengal in 1905 based on the need for improved governance.
- The province of Bengal was considered too large and unwieldy to administer effectively.
- British officials claimed that dividing the province would lead to administrative convenience, allowing for more efficient management and development of the two new entities.
This reason was presented as the primary motive behind the controversial decision.
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