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The Partition of Bengal in 1905 became a turning point in Indian nationalism. It created strong opposition to British policy and gave new strength to Assertive Radical Nationalism. Early Nationalist methods of petitions, appeals, and prayers were felt to be ineffective, so a new approach based on Sw
Key Concepts
Early Nationalists believed in constitutional
Early Nationalists believed in constitutional and peaceful methods such as appeals, prayers, meetings, resolutions, and petitions. They were loyal to
These leaders rejected loyalty to British
These leaders rejected loyalty to British rule and the policy of political beggary. They wanted complete Swaraj and believed in continuous struggle, a
Lord Curzon announced the partition
Lord Curzon announced the partition in 1903 and carried it out in 1905. It divided Bengal into two provinces and was widely seen as a step to weaken B
Swadeshi means producing and using goods
Swadeshi means producing and using goods made in one's own country. It encouraged indigenous industry and self-reliance.
Boycott meant giving up the use
Boycott meant giving up the use of foreign goods. It was closely linked with Swadeshi and aimed at harming British trade.
Learning Objectives
- Understand why the Partition of Bengal caused widespread anger
- Explain the difference between Early Nationalists and Assertive Radical Nationalists
- Describe the main methods of Swadeshi, Boycott, National Education, Passive Resistance, and Revivalism
- Learn the roles of Tilak, Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal, Aurobindo Ghosh, and Rabindranath Tagore
- Trace how the anti-partition movement led to the Surat Split of 1907
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