Lord Curzon, India’s Viceroy between 1899 and 1905, was one of the most controversial and consequential holders of that post.
The partition of the undivided Bengal Presidency in 1905 was one of Curzon’s most criticised moves, which gave impetus to the freedom movement (Swadeshi movement)
Partition was finally reversed in 1911 by Lord Hardinge in the face of unrelenting opposition.
He became the youngest Viceroy of India in 1899 at age 39, and remained in office until his resignation in 1905.
