After the partition of Bengal, the two new provinces which came into existence were

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Answer

East Bengal and Assam

Explanation

Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal in 1905 into two provinces: 'East Bengal and Assam' and 'Bengal' (comprising West Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa).

Key Points

  • Dhaka was the capital of the new East Bengal and Assam province.
  • Lord Curzon justified the split on grounds of administrative efficiency.
  • The partition was revoked in 1911 due to intense protests.

Additional Information

  • The Bengal province included present-day West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.
  • The Swadeshi Movement began in 1905 as a protest against the partition.
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