Today is October 16th. On October 16, 1905, Bengal was divided into two parts. This partition was accomplished by the British Governor, Lord Curzon. He divided Bengal into two parts with the aim of creating a Muslim majority province. Curzon’s decision was opposed by many people at the time. This became known as the British policy of divide and rule.
Bengal was divided at that time. At that time, the present states of Bangladesh, West Bengal, Bihar and Orissa were all part of the Bengal Province. However, the decision to partition Bengal was taken personally by Curzon, the then Governor-General of India, on July 20, 1905. However, the partition of Bengal came into effect from October 16, 1905.
Historically it was also known as Bangabhang. This was part of Britain’s “divide and rule” policy. To protest against this, the “Bang-Bhang” movement was launched across the country in 1905 AD. Due to the high political instability caused by this partition, the eastern and western regions of Bengal were reunited in 1911 under pressure from the Indian public on both sides.
The first partition of Bengal (1905) was done by British Indian officials. This division separates the predominantly Muslim eastern region from the predominantly Hindu western region. However, just six years later, they were reunited. In 1911, King George V reunited Bengal.
Also Read: September 22: Taking possession of the entire India on the pretext of trade, today the foundation of the East India Company was laid.
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The Walt Disney Company laid the foundation stone on October 16, 1923.
Celebrate Boss Day on October 16th. On this day, people thank their employers for their work.
On October 16, 1758, American lexicographer Noah Webster was born in Hartford, Connecticut.
On October 16, 1793, during the French Revolution, Queen Marie Antoinette of France was beheaded.
On October 16, 1859, radical abolitionist John Brown attacked the U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry.
