“When did the Partition of Bengal occur?”

"The Partition of Bengal enacted on 16 October 1905 by the British colonial government divided Bengal into East and West Bengal to weaken nationalist movements. It sparked widespread protests fueling India’s independence struggle. Reversed in 1911 the partition left a lasting impact on regional politics. Studying the 1905 partition highlights colonial strategies and their socio-political consequences offering insights into the roots of South Asian nationalism and the historical dynamics of British India."