"Radcliffe Line" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Radcliffe Line [canonical]
Etymology: Named after Cyril Radcliffe, who was given the task of dividing the territory. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1|head=Radcliffe Line}} the Radcliffe Line
  1. (historical) The boundary demarcated between the Indian and Pakistani portions of the Punjab Province and Bengal Presidency of British India. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-Radcliffe_Line-en-name-AahgbAzq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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