Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (October 31, 1875–December 15, 1950), popularly referred to as Sardar Patel ("Sardar" stands for "Chief" or "Leader"), was an Indian statesman, core leader of the Indian Independence Movement and of the Indian National Congress.

Related Topics:
October 31 - 1875 - December 15 - 1950 - India - Indian Independence Movement - Indian National Congress

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Following Independence on August 15th, 1947, he became the Deputy Prime Minister of India and Union Minister for Home Affairs and the States till his death in 1950.

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For his leadership unrivalled in forcefulness, determination and wisdom in the most critical years of the Indian Independence Movement and the first years of a new-born nation, he is lovingly and reverently referred to as the Iron Man of India.

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