SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL
Birth : October 31, 1875
Birth Place : Nadiad town, Gujarat
Early Life spent in : Karamsad, Petlad and Nadiad.
Parents : Father Jhaverbhai, a farmer, and mother Laad Bai, a simple lady
Wife : Jhaverba, who passed away at a very early age
Children : Daughter Maniben (Born in 1903); Son Dahyabhai (Born in 1905)
Death : December 15, 1950
SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL
Vallabhbhai Patel already had a successful practice as a lawyer when he was first inspired
by the work and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. Patel subsequently organized the peasants
of Kheda, Borsad, and Bardoli in Gujarat in a non-violent civil disobedience movement against
oppressive policies imposed by the British Raj; in this role, he became one of the most influential
leaders in Gujarat. He rose to the leadership of the Indian National Congress and was at the
forefront of rebellions and political events, organizing the party for elections in 1934 and 1937,
and promoting the Quit India movement.Vallabhbhai Patel (October 31, 1875 –
December 15, 1950) was a political and social leader of India who played a major role in the
country's struggle for independence and subsequently guided its integration into a united,
independent nation. He was called the "Iron Man of India", and was often addressed as
"Sardar" which means "Chief" or "Leader" in many languages of India.
As the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India, Patel organised relief for
refugees in Punjab and Delhi, and led efforts to restore peace across the nation. Patel took
charge of the task to forge a united India from the 565 semi-autonomous princely states and
British-era colonial provinces. Using frank diplomacy backed with the option (and the use) of
military action, Patel's leadership enabled the accession of almost every princely state. Hailed
as the Iron Man of India, he is also remembered as the "Patron Saint" of India's civil servants
for establishing modern all-India services. Patel was also one of the earliest proponents of
property rights and free enterprise in India.
refugees in Punjab and Delhi, and led efforts to restore peace across the nation. Patel took
charge of the task to forge a united India from the 565 semi-autonomous princely states and
British-era colonial provinces. Using frank diplomacy backed with the option (and the use) of
military action, Patel's leadership enabled the accession of almost every princely state. Hailed
as the Iron Man of India, he is also remembered as the "Patron Saint" of India's civil servants
for establishing modern all-India services. Patel was also one of the earliest proponents of
property rights and free enterprise in India.