Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: The Iron Man of India
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was one of the most important and influential figures in Indian history. He was a key leader in the Indian independence movement and played a crucial role in the integration of India after independence. Patel was also a visionary leader who had a clear vision for India's future. His contributions to India are immense and he is rightly remembered as one of the founding fathers of India. Early Life and Education Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat, India, to a peasant family. He was the fourth of six children. Patel's father, Jhaverbhai Patel, was a farmer, and his mother, Ladba Patel, was a homemaker. Patel received his early education in Nadiad. He was a bright student and excelled in academics. In 1891, he passed his matriculation examination from the Petlad High School. He then went on to study law at the Government Law College in Ahmedabad. After completing his law degree in 1902, Patel began practicing law in...