Gopal Krishna Gokhale led a delegation to England to present the Indian case against the partition to the British public and government. Despite being a moderate, Gokhale strongly criticized the partition as an insensitive administrative measure.
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Which city became the primary center of Hindu agitation and protests against the partition of Bengal?
Calcutta was the epicenter of the anti-partition movement. Since it was the intellectual and commercial hub where the Hindu elite resided, the city witnessed intense protests, public meetings, and the birth of the Swadeshi and Boycott movements.
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How did the Hindu community observe the Partition Day on 16th October 1905?
To protest the partition, Hindus across Bengal observed October 16, 1905, as a 'Day of National Mourning.' People fasted, walked barefoot, and tied 'Rakhi' on each other's wrists as a symbol of the unity of Bengal that the British were trying to break.
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Who was appointed as the first Governor of the newly created province of East Bengal?
Sir Bampfylde Fuller (referred to as Mr. Fuller) was the first Lieutenant-Governor of Eastern Bengal and Assam. He was known for being sympathetic toward the Muslims and once famously referred to the Muslim community as his 'favourite wife,' which further angered Hindu protestors.
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On what specific date did Lord Curzon announce the partition of Bengal?
The partition of Bengal was officially announced and implemented on October 16, 1905. This move divided the province into East Bengal and Assam, and West Bengal, sparking widespread protests across India as it was seen by many as a 'divide and rule' tactic by the British.
