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What is the general extent to which the famines India suffered during the times of British rule impoverished India?
Did the famines lead to any political movements in India?
Yes, the famines played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Indian leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru criticized the British government's handling of the famines and called for greater self-governance for India. The famines also led to the formation of political organizations such as the Indian National Congress.