British empire killed 165 million Indians in 40 years: How colonialism inspired fascism

British colonialism in India caused 165 million deaths and stole trillions of dollars of wealth. This led to the rise of fascism and inspired Hitler. The devastating impact of British rule in India included extreme poverty and mortality rates. Winston Churchill's admiration for Hitler highlights the connection between colonialism and fascism. British colonial rule drained wealth from India, hindered modernization, and increased poverty.