Politics & Government

Radcliffe Line Divides India and Pakistan

The Radcliffe Line was revealed, formally delineating the borders between the newly independent Dominions of India and Pakistan. This boundary was drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who had never been to India before. He was tasked with separating districts based on religious demographics with just five weeks to complete the task. The Radcliffe Line transformed the landscape of South Asia, influencing millions of lives as communities were divided, leading to mass migrations and conflicts.

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