The Iron Man of India
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950 · Born in Nadiad, Gujarat
Who was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
Vallabhbhai Patel was independent India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. He brought more than 500 princely states into the Indian Union, which is why his birthday is observed as National Unity Day.
Key dates
- 1928
Leads the Bardoli Satyagraha, after which he is called Sardar.
- 1947
Becomes Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister; begins the integration of the princely states.
- 1950
Passes away in Mumbai on 15 December.
- 1991
Awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously.
- 2018
The Statue of Unity is dedicated to him in Gujarat.
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