Exploring the Historical Roots of the Indo-Bangladesh Border: The Assam Perspective

International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

An Open Access, Peer-reviewed, Bi-Monthly Journal

ISSN: 3048-9490

Call For Paper - Volume - 2 Issue - 4 (July - August 2025)
Article Title

Exploring the Historical Roots of the Indo-Bangladesh Border: The Assam Perspective

Author(s) Ms. Sarada Jyoti Singha.
Country India
Abstract

The process of border creation and partition of India in 1947 is a momentous moment in history, the impact of which is felt in the region and the world to this day. This event reflected the British colonial situation in the Indian region and the emergence of two independent countries, India and Pakistan. However, it also started one of the largest and most violent migrations in history, causing great suffering and reshaping the Southeast Asian continent. The partition of India resulted from a complex interplay of historical, political and religious factors that had been brewing for decades. The final demarcation of borders were done mainly in religious lines, and the Radcliffe Line, drawn by British lawyer Cyril Radcliffe, acted as the guiding line regarding formation of boundary between India and Pakistan. The consequences of partition have been huge, as millions have been driven from their homes and faced with violence, migration and suffering on a great scale. Communities that had lived side by side for centuries were abruptly separated by a newly defined border, leaving a legacy of bitterness and conflict that persists in some areas today. It is in this context the present study aims to explore the historical occurrences that led to the creation of Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam, Key words: Partition, Border Formation, Radcliffe Line. Referendum

Area Political Science
Published In Volume 2, Issue 3, June 2025
Published On 23-06-2025
Cite This Singha, S. J. (2025). Exploring the Historical Roots of the Indo-Bangladesh Border: The Assam Perspective. International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR), 2(3), pp. 405-411, DOI: https://doi.org/10.70558/IJSSR.2025.v2.i3.30424.
DOI 10.70558/IJSSR.2025.v2.i3.30424

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