Vallabhbhai Patel
Indian politician and freedom fighter
Born
October 31st, 1875
149 years ago
Died
December 15th, 1950
74 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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An influential lawyer and politician, played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Served as the first Deputy Prime Minister of India and the first Minister of Home Affairs. Instrumental in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union following independence. Focused on establishing a unified nation and worked on policies to promote agrarian reform and strengthen local governance.
Led the Sardar Patel National Memorial initiative
Played a key role in the integration of over 500 princely states into India
Contributed to the establishment of the Indian Administrative Service
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