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History is written by the winners.
Until a few decades ago, the mighty British Empire was one of history's great winners.
Unsurprisingly, their histories told us that their centuries-long colonisation of India was one of the more benign and enlightened.
Now Britain's headed down the gurgler, it would seem, India is probably on its way to becoming a major world power, and we're seeing a very different perspective emerge from some quarters.
Until a few decades ago, the mighty British Empire was one of history's great winners.
Unsurprisingly, their histories told us that their centuries-long colonisation of India was one of the more benign and enlightened.
Now Britain's headed down the gurgler, it would seem, India is probably on its way to becoming a major world power, and we're seeing a very different perspective emerge from some quarters.
British empire killed 165 million Indians in 40 years: How colonialism inspired fascism - Geopolitical Economy Report
British colonialism caused over 100 million deaths in India from 1880-1920, stealing $45 trillion wealth. The capitalist system was founded on European imperial genocides, inspiring fascism.
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