Radcliffe Line

The Radcliffe Line is the boundary drawn in 1947 that divided British India into two independent countries: India and Pakistan. Named after Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who headed the boundary commission, it aimed to separate predominantly Hindu and Muslim regions. The line faced criticism due to its hurried implementation and lack of local input, leading to significant population displacement and violence. The partition resulted in millions migrating across borders, deeply affecting the social and political landscape of South Asia, and its implications are still felt today in India-Pakistan relations.