Bengal Partition

1. In 1905, Lord Curzon divided the Bengal province of India into two parts.

2. West Bengal was Hindu majority, while East Bengal was Muslim majority.

3. The purpose of this partition was to create a Muslim-majority province in India, but instead, it led to communal tension and strengthening of the Indian national movement.

4. Opposition to the Partition of Bengal was widespread across India, and it was eventually annulled in 1911.

1. The British army was victorious in the Battle of Arcot or the Siege of Arcot (1751 AD).

2. It was led by the forces of Robert Clive and the Nawab of Carnatic, Chanda Sahib, assisted by a small number of French East India Company troops.

1. Inspired by the Swadeshi movement, Abanindranath Tagore painted his famous image of Mother India, in which she is depicted as an ascetic figure.

2. A nephew of the Indian poet and artist Rabindranath Tagore, Abanindranath was exposed to the artistic inclinations of the Tagore family at an early age.

1. The book titled India Divided is written by Rajendra Prasad.

2. Rajendra Prasad was an Indian independence activist, lawyer and scholar. He was also the first President of India from 1950 to 1962.

1. After the battle of Plassey, Mir Jafar was made the Nawab of Bengal.

2. After the defeat of Siraj-ud-Daula in the Battle of Plassey (23 June 1757), the British made Mir Jafar the Nawab of Bengal.

3. Mir Jafar was a puppet Nawab, and the British established their control over Bengal.

1. Under Alauddin Khilji, an officer called Shahna-e-Mandi maintained a register of traders to ensure adequate supply of goods.

2. This register contained records of the merchants' names, occupation, and place of business.

3. This register was necessary to ensure adequate supply of goods.

1. The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Action' is written by former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. It is the autobiography of Abdul Kalam.

2. This book describes his journey from childhood to becoming the President of India.

3. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Saheb served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.

4. Thus he came to be known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missiles and launch vehicle technology.

Koya rebellion in East Godavari region:

1. Year: 1879
 2. Major reason: Dissatisfaction against British rule
 3. Prominent Leader: Gunda Ram

Major events:

1. The rebels killed many British officers and soldiers.
 2. Rebels destroyed many government buildings.

Result: