Explanation

• The agitation against the Partition of Bengal 1905 was centered in Calcutta.
• Calcutta was the political and intellectual hub of Bengal.
• The movement included boycotts and protests (Swadeshi Movement).
• It strongly opposed the decision by Lord Curzon.
• The agitation led to the reversal of partition in 1911.

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Explanation

• Date: 16 August 1946
• Location: Calcutta (now Kolkata), Bengal, British India
• Organizer: All India Muslim League
• Announced By: Muhammad Ali Jinnah
• Outcome: Large-scale communal riots and violence between Hindus and Muslims

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Explanation

• During 1939–45, All India Muslim League formed governments in Bengal and Sindh.
• These ministries were formed after the 1937 provincial elections.
• The Congress won most provinces but failed in some key Muslim-majority areas.

Total provinces: 11 British Indian provinces

1. Madras
2. Central Provinces
3. Bihar
4. Orissa
5. United Provinces
6. Bombay Presidency
7. Assam
8. NWFP
9. Bengal
10. Punjab
11. Sindh

Congress formed government in 8 provinces.

Muslim League influence strong in 3 provinces:

1. Bengal
2. Sindh
3. Punjab (no full ministry)

Assam: Congress had 33/108 seats

• The final results of the elections were declared in February 1937.

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Explanation

Anglo-Muhammadan Oriental College

• Headquarters: Aligarh, India
• Founded: 1875
• Founder (idea/promoter): Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
• Inaugurated by: Lord Lytton
• Medium of instruction: English
• Purpose: Modern education for Muslims

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Explanation

• The Queen's Proclamation 1858 was read after the end of the 1857 War of Independence.
• It was read at a grand Durbar in Allahabad (1858).
• The proclamation was announced by Lord Canning on behalf of Queen Victoria.
• It marked the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown.
• This event officially started the British Raj in India.

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