Who was the leader of Italy during World War II and created a fascist state?

The leader of Italy during World War II who established a fascist state was Benito Mussolini. He became the Prime Minister of Italy in 1922 and was the founder of Fascism, a political ideology that emphasizes strong centralized power, nationalism, and the suppression of political opposition. Under his leadership, Mussolini sought to create a totalitarian regime that glorified the state and sought to restore Italy to its former imperial greatness, aligning Italy with Nazi Germany during the war. His regime was characterized by aggressive nationalism, militarism, and censorship, playing a significant role in the conflicts of the era and influencing the broader context of European politics at the time.

The other figures mentioned, such as Lenin and Stalin, were leaders of the Soviet Union, while Hitler was the leader of Germany and another key figure in World War II, but neither directly relates to Italy's fascist government.