The Muslims of Bengal : A Psycho-Ideological Study in the Light of Political Movement 1905-1916

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Historical prelude. 2. The partition of Bengal: plan and opposition. 3. Anti-Partition Movement: Support and participation. 4. Anti-Partition Movement--opposition and distrust. 5. Annulment of the Partition of Bengal and its impact. 6. Bengal between 1912 and 1916 a study of thought and activities. Conclusion. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. 

"This book is a critical study of psychological and ideological action and reaction of the Muslims of Bengal from 1905 to 1911 regarding political movement or incidents, namely, the Partition of Bengal of 1905, its annulment in 1911, Indian National Congress, All India Muslim League and its Bengal Branch, Revolutionary Movement, war in Turkey, Lucknow Pact of 1916 etc. highlighting the works and activities of Muslim personalities; Muslim literary works, journals and newspapers; Muslim organizations etc.

The aim of the book is to discuss the Muslim politics of Bengal from 1905 to 1916 in the light of its relations with the Hindus and the British Government.

This work has two periodical divisions, namely from 1905 to 1911 during which period two different mental and behavioral patterns of the Muslims of Bengal in connection with socio-political and religious thinking and activities, namely for and against the Partition of Bengal have discussed and from 1912 to 1916 during which an investigation on the impact of the annulment of the Partition of Bengal on Muslims, activities of Muslim League and its Bengal Branch, Muslim involvement in Revolutionary Movement, Bengali Muslim reaction against the Turkish war and activities of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and his journals and organizations has made." (jacket)