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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

October 31, 1875 · Male
Freedom fighter · Scorpio
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Freedom fighter
Born
October 31, 1875

About

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was an Indian barrister, statesman and a leader of the Indian independence movement. He served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India, and played a central role in the political integration of the princely states into the Indian Union.

Known for

  • First Deputy Prime Minister of India
  • First Home Minister of India
  • Integration of the princely states

Awards

  • Bharat Ratna

Trivia & fun facts

  • He is popularly known as the 'Iron Man of India'.
  • The Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue, was built in his honour.

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