Partition of Bengal Lord Curzon announced the Partition of Bengal on July 20, 1905 and divided Bengal into two parts : Eastern Bengal and Assam and the rest of Bengal.
Prominent Leaders of Assertive Nationalism
Bal Gangadhar Tilak | Life | 1856- 1920 |
| Born | Maharashtra |
| Popularly know as | Father of the Assertive Nationalism |
| Journals, books / Newspaper | Newspapers :- Mahratta (English) and Kesari (Marathi), Books :- The Gita Rahasya and The Arctic Home of the Vedas |
| Founded | Deccan Education Society (1884) |
| Important Points | Ganpati Festival (1893), Shivaji Festival (1895), Home Rule League (1916) |
Bipin Chandra Pal | Life | 1858 - 1932 |
| Born | Sylhet, Bangla |
| Popularly know as | Father of the Revolutionary thought in India |
| Journals, books / Newspaper | The Tribune and New India (News) |
| Important Points | His programme consisted of Swadeshi, Boycott and National Education. |
Lala Lajpat Rai | Life | 1865 - 1928 |
| Born | Dhudike, Jagraon in Punjab |
| Popularly know as | Punjab Kesari or Sher- e-Punjab |
| Journals, books / Newspaper | Young India (Monthly Magazine), His Publications : The Call to Young India, England's Debt to India and The Political Future of India, Book : National Education |
| Founded | Punjabi, Vande Mataram (Urdu Daily) and People (English Weekly) |
| Important Points | He was instrumental in the expansion of D.A.V College at Lahore. He was elected President of the Congress in 1920. |
Question and Answer Q 1. Why is October 16, 1905 regarded as an important day in the history of Indian National Movement ? Ans :- October 16, 1905 was declared to be a 'Day of Mourning' throughtout the Bengal. The Partition of Bengal became effective from 16th October, 190. People bathed in the Ganga and tied Rakhi on each other's arms-indicating that no govenment could divide them. People later took the vow of Swadeshi and trigged the Anti - Partition Agitation.
Q 2. Who composed the Bande Mataram ? State the reaction of the massed to the proclamation of the Partition of Bengal ?
Ans :- Bankim Chandra Chatterjee composed the Bande Mataram. The Bengalies felt that they have been insulted, humiliated and tricked. They were ready for all sacrifices and fearlessly faced death to show the strength of solidarity.
Q 3. Bipin Chandra Pal was said to be "One of the mightiest prophets of Nationalism. " In this context : Mention his political aims
Ans :- Bipin Chandra Pal popularly know as the Father of Revolutionary Thought in India, played an important role in awakening National consciousness in India. Hejoined Congress in 1887 and through his forceful speeches pleaded for the repeal of the Arms Act. In 1890, he toured England, France and the United States where he mobilised mass opinion for granting political rights to the Indians. Back home, he participated in several sessions of Congress and greatly contributed towards the growth of National consciousnes.