The british killed 35 million people in india during rule!!!😬
During the Indian independence struggle (roughly 1857–1947) , there were multiple phases: the 1857 Revolt , various regional uprisings, and the freedom movement under Gandhi, Nehru, and others , including things like the Quit India Movement , civil disobedience , and communal violence. Here’s the rough breakdown: 1857 Revolt (First War of Independence / Sepoy Mutiny) Estimates of deaths vary wildly: ~100,000–200,000 Indian rebels were killed, plus tens of thousands of civilians. Some estimates even go higher. Late 19th & early 20th-century movements Most of these were nonviolent (like Gandhi’s movements), so direct deaths from protests were smaller , maybe tens of thousands across decades. Partition-related violence (1947) When India was partitioned, massive communal riots occurred. Estimates: 200,000–2 million deaths (some sources say closer to 1 million). Other uprisings (peasant, tribal, and regional revolts) Over 90 years, including tribal...