What is the name of the 1947 boundary line that divided the British Raj into the independent nations of India and Pakistan?
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Radcliffe Line
Named after its architect, Cyril Radcliffe, the line was drawn in just five weeks. Its announcement led to widespread violence and one of the largest refugee crises in history.
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- What 1947 demarcation line split the British Raj into the separate states of India and Pakistan?