Whilst it is true that a lot must be paid for war, the question is, if the price is worth the changes it'll bring in overcoming the conflict of interests?..........

Case in point: Gandhi had won freedom for his people through every non-violent methods that scarred many who were victims of impeccable british treatment.

Whilst freedom was truly granted and a large scale revolution or war would've caused the loss of millions of life, the amusing fact herein is, millions paid for not having a war.

The world wars brought with them famines for many parts of india which were STILL taxed to finance the british's exploits. Thus the people were not able to sustain themselves and yes MILLIONS had lost their lives, a better administration after a revolution would've lessened if not completely eliminated a death toll.