Partition of Bengal | How British used division to control India in 1905

In 1905, the British made one of the most controversial decisions in Indian history, the Partition of Bengal. Officially claimed to be an administrative reform, it reshaped politics, economics, and communal relations, sparking India’s first mass nationalist movement. In this video, we explore: Why the British really divided Bengal Economic realities before and after 1905 The rise of emotional nationalism and “Mother Bengal” imagery Why Hindus opposed the partition and why Muslims supported it The impact of the Swadeshi Movement and the long-term consequences for India Understand how one decision changed the course of Indian history and shaped communal politics that still resonate today. ✅ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more history explained in simple, easy-to-understand videos. #PartitionOfBengal #IndianHistory #history #SwadeshiMovement #BritishIndia #BengalPartition #1905Partition #IndianNationalism #HistoryExplained #BharatMata #EastBengal #CalcuttaHistory