Explanation

The dicision to split Bengal came in July and by October 16, 1905, Bengal had been divided into Piston Bengal and Assam (with a population of 31 million) and the rest of Bengal (with a population of the 4 million of who 18 million were Bengalis, and 36 million Biharis and Oriyas). The decision had come after Lord Curzon claimed that Bengal was too large to be governed effectively Reason for the partition of Bengal: The reason for the partition was all administrative: Bengal was as large as France and had a significantly larger population Curzon had stated that the eastern region was neglected and under-governed and hence, by splitting the province, an improved administration could be established there. The other reason for partition is believed to be that the Hindus were in a better position in terms of economic status and professional qualities than the Muslims; and during the pre-Sepoy Mutiny period, Hindu traders had greatly helped the British while their Muslim counterparts did not.