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Modern Indian History›Ch 4: Rise of Nationalism›Extremists and Partition of Bengal
Mastering the 1905-1907 National Movement Era for Competitive Exams
The Partition of Bengal in 1905 by Lord Curzon triggered the Swadeshi and Boycott movement led by the Lal-Bal-Pal trio, culminating in the Surat Split of 1907.
Quick Memory Hooks
| Year | Event | Key Figure / Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1905 | Partition of Bengal | Lord Curzon |
| 1906 | Calcutta Session (Swaraj) | Dadabhai Naoroji |
| 1907 | Surat Split | Rash Behari Ghosh |
Curzon
(Partition Architect)
Partition Architect
Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal in 1905.
Swadeshi
(Economic Boycott)
Economic Boycott
Foreign goods were burned during Swadeshi.
Tilak
(Swaraj is Birthright)
Swaraj is Birthright
Tilak declared Swaraj is my birthright.
Surat
(Congress Split 1907)
Congress Split 1907
Moderates and Extremists parted ways in Surat.
Partition happened in 1906Partition announced in 1905
Curzon announced and executed the partition in 1905, not 1906.
Tilak was Congress President in 1907Rash Behari Ghosh was President
Extremists wanted Tilak, but Moderates pushed Rash Behari Ghosh at Surat.
Lal-Bal-Pal included GokhaleLal-Bal-Pal was Lajpat, Tilak, Pal
Gokhale was a Moderate leader, whereas Lal-Bal-Pal were Extremists.
Q1.Who was the Viceroy of India when the Partition of Bengal was announced in 1905?
Q2.At which Congress session did the formal split between Moderates and Extremists take place?