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The partition of Bengal, said Lord Curzon, was a "mere readjustment of administrative boundaries." The argument advanced in favour of the partition was that it would improve the administration of the two provinces. But there were some evil motives for this action.

1. To strike at the roots of Bengali Nationalism: The real motive was to break "the growing solidarity of Bengali nationalism." Bengal at that time was considered to be "the nerve-centre of India nationalism". Lord Curzon decided to crush the new spirit by Dividing the politically advanced communities into separate provinces.

2.The Policy Of Divide & Rule: Another motive was to drive a wedge between the Hindus and the Muslims. In February 1904, Curzon went on a tour of East Bengal, where he addressed a number of meetings.He explained the Muslims that "His object in partitioning Bengal was not only to relieve the Bengal administration, but also to create a Mohammedan province".

3.To demonstrate the strength of the British Raj: Lord Curzon was reactionary, having great dislike for democratic ideals.He believed that people of India, illiterate as the were, could have no political aspiration.

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The partition took place in Bengal in 1905, because of some main purposes.

Firstly, because of vastness of the province, the British viceroy Lord Curzon parted Bengal. The overall population of this province was 85 million people. It was very difficult for the present Governor to control such a large population and that is why Bengal was divided into East Bengal and West Bengal.

Secondly, because of the limited source of communication, the Governor who was appointed to control this province was unable to communicate with the local people easily and that is why the Bengal was parted so that the Governor of each part of the province could easily communicate with the local people.

Thirdly, because of the difference of languages of both Hindus and Muslims, both the parties were not ready to live together on one land and were very disrespectful for each other. There was a strike of anger among the two nations and that is why Bengal was parted so that the peace could be maintained in the province.

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