The Secret War Behind the Partition of Bengal

The Secret War Behind the Partition of Bengal In 1905, the British government announced the Partition of Bengal under Lord Curzon, aiming to divide people on administrative and communal lines. This decision sparked massive anger across India and led to the Anti-Partition Movement, also known as the Bandh–Bhang Andolan. People protested by boycotting British goods and promoting Swadeshi, encouraging the use of Indian-made products. Foreign clothes were burned, local industries were supported, and unity became the core message of the movement. Leaders like Rabindranath Tagore played a key role in inspiring people through cultural and symbolic acts such as Raksha Bandhan, which promoted brotherhood and national unity.