The Goal of the British in Partitioning Bengal Was

The goal of the British in partitioning Bengal was

A) to solve growing religious problems in the area.
B) to cripple attempts at Indian nationalism by dividing Hindu and Muslim Indians.
C) to create a more British-friendly Muslim area independent of India.
D) to divide the region into political districts.
E) to use Bengal as a boundary against the incursion of Muslim Ottomans.