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The Partition of 1947 was more than a geopolitical event; it was a profound human tragedy that scarred the psyche of the Indian subcontinent. It displaced millions and shattered a centuries-old composite culture, leaving a legacy of trauma that continues to echo through generations. This paper explores the reflection of this tragedy in the writings of Quratul-Ain-Haider, an Urdu writer of unparalleled vision. Through a sociological and cultural analysis, particularly of her epic novel River of Fire, this study argues that Haider's work transcends the immediate horror of Partition by contextualising it within a vast historical panorama spanning two millennia. She maps the flow of a syncretic culture to understand its violent rupture, while simultaneously offering a sharp feminist critique of the patriarchal structures that intensified during the crisis. Her writing is not merely a record of events but a philosophical exploration of identity, belonging, and the enduring power of cultural memory against the forces of political division.