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Identify the correct sequence of the following events of Indian history : 1. Foun dation of th e In dian Musli m League 2. Surat Split 3. Partition of Bengal 4. Transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation
The correct chronological sequence of these historical events is: Partition of Bengal (1905), Foundation of the Indian Muslim League (1906), Surat Split (1907), and Transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi (1911). The Partition of Bengal was implemented on October 16, 1905, by Lord Curzon to divide the province along communal lines [t7]. Following this, the All-India Muslim League was founded on December 30, 1906, in Dacca to safeguard Muslim political interests [t1][t2]. The Indian National Congress subsequently faced a major internal crisis known as the Surat Split in 1907, where the party divided into Moderates and Extremists. Finally, during the Delhi Durbar of 1911, the British government announced the annulment of the Bengal partition and the official transfer of the imperial capital from Calcutta to Delhi [c1][c2]. This sequence corresponds to the order 3-1-2-4.
Sources
- [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 12: Era of Militant Nationalism (1905-1909) > Annulment of Partition > p. 269
- [2] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > 13. Lord Hardinge II 1910-1916 > p. 820