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	\| occupation = Lawyer, Freedom Fighter, Statesman, Political Leader		\| occupation = Lawyer, Freedom Fighter, Statesman, Political Leader
	\| years_active = 1917–1950		\| years_active = 1917–1950
	\| known_for = [[Indian Independence Movement]], [[Integration of princely states]], First Deputy Prime Minister of India		\| known_for = Indian Independence Movement, Integration of princely states, First Deputy Prime Minister of India
	\| notable_works = Leadership in Bardoli Satyagraha, Kheda Satyagraha, instrumental role in national integration		\| notable_works = Leadership in Bardoli Satyagraha, Kheda Satyagraha, instrumental role in national integration
	\| awards = Bharat Ratna (posthumously, 1991)		\| awards = Bharat Ratna (posthumously, 1991)
	\| spouse = Jhaverba Patel		\| spouse = Jhaverba Patel
	\| children = Maniben Patel, Dahyabhai Patel		\| children = Maniben Patel (father),
			Dahyabhai Patel (mother)
	\| religion = [[Hinduism]]		\| religion = [[Hinduism]]
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	}}'''Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel''' ~~(31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950)~~ was a senior leader in the [[Indian Independence Movement]] and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. Known as the '''Iron Man of India''', he was instrumental in uniting over 560 princely states after independence.		}}'''Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel''' was a senior leader in the [[Indian Independence Movement]] and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. Known as the '''Iron Man of India''', he was instrumental in uniting over 560 princely states after independence.

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	Patel was born in Nadiad, Gujarat, into a Patidar family. Despite economic hardships, he pursued education with determination. He went to England to study law at the Middle Temple and returned to practice as a barrister in Ahmedabad.		Patel was born on 31 October 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat, into a Patidar family. Despite economic hardships, he pursued education with determination. He went to England to study law at the Middle Temple and returned to practice as a barrister in Ahmedabad.

	== Role in the Freedom Struggle ==		== Role in the Freedom Struggle ==
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* ~~Integration of princely states~~		* [[Statue of Unity]]
	* Statue of Unity		* [[Mahatma Gandhi]]
	* ~~Bardoli Satyagraha~~
	* Indian Administrative Service
	* [[Indian Independence Movement]]		* [[Indian Independence Movement]]

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	\| image_caption = Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in 1949		\| image_caption = Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in 1949
	\| birth_date = {{Birth date\|1875\|10\|31}}		\| birth_date = {{Birth date\|1875\|10\|31}}
	\| birth_place = [[Nadiad]], [[Bombay Presidency]], [[British India]]		\| birth_place = Nadiad, Bombay Presidency, British India
	\| death_date = {{Death date and age\|1950\|12\|15\|1875\|10\|31}}		\| death_date = {{Death date and age\|1950\|12\|15\|1875\|10\|31}}
	\| death_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Bombay State]], [[India]]		\| death_place = [[Mumbai]], Bombay State, [[India]]
	\| resting_place = [[Sardar Patel Memorial]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Gujarat]]		\| resting_place = Sardar Patel Memorial, Ahmedabad, [[Gujarat]]
	\| nationality = Indian		\| nationality = Indian
	\| occupation = Lawyer, Freedom Fighter, Statesman, Political Leader		\| occupation = Lawyer, Freedom Fighter, Statesman, Political Leader
	\| years_active = 1917–1950		\| years_active = 1917–1950
	\| known_for = [[Indian Independence Movement]], [[Integration of princely states]], First Deputy Prime Minister of India		\| known_for = [[Indian Independence Movement]], [[Integration of princely states]], First Deputy Prime Minister of India
	\| notable_works = Leadership in [[Bardoli Satyagraha]], [[Kheda Satyagraha]], instrumental role in national integration		\| notable_works = Leadership in Bardoli Satyagraha, Kheda Satyagraha, instrumental role in national integration
	\| awards = Bharat Ratna (posthumously, 1991)		\| awards = Bharat Ratna (posthumously, 1991)
	\| spouse = Jhaverba Patel		\| spouse = Jhaverba Patel
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	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	Patel was born in [[Nadiad]], Gujarat, into a Patidar family. Despite economic hardships, he pursued education with determination. He went to England to study law at the [[Middle Temple]] and returned to practice as a barrister in Ahmedabad.		Patel was born in Nadiad, Gujarat, into a Patidar family. Despite economic hardships, he pursued education with determination. He went to England to study law at the Middle Temple and returned to practice as a barrister in Ahmedabad.

	== Role in the Freedom Struggle ==		== Role in the Freedom Struggle ==
	Influenced by [[Mahatma Gandhi]], Patel left his legal practice and joined the national movement. He played a key role in:		Influenced by [[Mahatma Gandhi]], Patel left his legal practice and joined the national movement. He played a key role in:
	* The [[Kheda Satyagraha]] (1918), where he fought for tax relief for farmers		* The Kheda Satyagraha (1918), where he fought for tax relief for farmers
	* The [[Bardoli Satyagraha]] (1928), which earned him the title '''Sardar''' (leader) from the people		* The Bardoli Satyagraha (1928), which earned him the title '''Sardar''' (leader) from the people
	* The [[Quit India Movement]] and Congress organizational work		* The [[Quit India Movement]] and Congress organizational work

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	He also played a major role in:		He also played a major role in:
	* Founding the [[Indian Administrative Service]] (IAS)		* Founding the Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
	* Managing internal security during partition-related violence		* Managing internal security during partition-related violence
	* Reorganizing the civil services and police		* Reorganizing the civil services and police
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	His legacy includes:		His legacy includes:
	* The [[Statue of Unity]], inaugurated in 2018, which is the tallest statue in the world		* The Statue of Unity, inaugurated in 2018, which is the tallest statue in the world
	* Numerous institutions, roads, and public projects named in his honor		* Numerous institutions, roads, and public projects named in his honor
	* 31 October is observed as '''Rashtriya Ekta Diwas''' (National Unity Day) to commemorate his efforts		* 31 October is observed as '''Rashtriya Ekta Diwas''' (National Unity Day) to commemorate his efforts

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Integration of princely states]]		* Integration of princely states
	* [[Statue of Unity]]		* Statue of Unity
	* [[Bardoli Satyagraha]]		* Bardoli Satyagraha
	* [[Indian Administrative Service]]		* Indian Administrative Service
	* [[Indian Independence Movement]]		* [[Indian Independence Movement]]

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	\| religion = [[Hinduism]]		\| religion = [[Hinduism]]
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	}}		}}'''Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel''' (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950) was a senior leader in the [[Indian Independence Movement]] and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. Known as the '''Iron Man of India''', he was instrumental in uniting over 560 princely states after independence.

	'''Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel''' (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950) was a senior leader in the [[Indian Independence Movement]] and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. Known as the '''Iron Man of India''', he was instrumental in uniting over 560 princely states after independence.~~<ref>https://www.britannica.com/biography/Vallabhbhai-Patel</ref>~~

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	Patel was born in [[Nadiad]], Gujarat, into a Patidar family. Despite economic hardships, he pursued education with determination. He went to England to study law at the [[Middle Temple]] and returned to practice as a barrister in Ahmedabad.~~<ref>https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?201</ref>~~		Patel was born in [[Nadiad]], Gujarat, into a Patidar family. Despite economic hardships, he pursued education with determination. He went to England to study law at the [[Middle Temple]] and returned to practice as a barrister in Ahmedabad.

	== Role in the Freedom Struggle ==		== Role in the Freedom Struggle ==
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	* The [[Quit India Movement]] and Congress organizational work		* The [[Quit India Movement]] and Congress organizational work

	His organizational skills made him a top leader in the [[Indian National Congress]].~~<ref>https://www.thebetterindia.com/201974/sardar-vallabhbhai-patel-india-unification-iron-man-history/</ref>~~		His organizational skills made him a top leader in the [[Indian National Congress]].

	== Deputy Prime Minister and National Integration ==		== Deputy Prime Minister and National Integration ==
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	== Death and Legacy ==		== Death and Legacy ==
	Sardar Patel died on 15 December 1950 in Mumbai. In 1991, he was posthumously awarded the '''Bharat Ratna''', India’s highest civilian honor.~~<ref>https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?201</ref>~~		Sardar Patel died on 15 December 1950 in Mumbai. In 1991, he was posthumously awarded the '''Bharat Ratna''', India’s highest civilian honor.

	His legacy includes:		His legacy includes:
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| birth_place = [[Nadiad]], [[Bombay Presidency]], [[British India]]
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| death_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Bombay State]], [[India]]
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| awards = Bharat Ratna (posthumously, 1991)
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| children = Maniben Patel, Dahyabhai Patel
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'''Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel''' (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950) was a senior leader in the [[Indian Independence Movement]] and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. Known as the '''Iron Man of India''', he was instrumental in uniting over 560 princely states after independence.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/biography/Vallabhbhai-Patel</ref>

== Early Life and Education ==
Patel was born in [[Nadiad]], Gujarat, into a Patidar family. Despite economic hardships, he pursued education with determination. He went to England to study law at the [[Middle Temple]] and returned to practice as a barrister in Ahmedabad.<ref>https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?201</ref>

== Role in the Freedom Struggle ==
Influenced by [[Mahatma Gandhi]], Patel left his legal practice and joined the national movement. He played a key role in:
* The [[Kheda Satyagraha]] (1918), where he fought for tax relief for farmers
* The [[Bardoli Satyagraha]] (1928), which earned him the title '''Sardar''' (leader) from the people
* The [[Quit India Movement]] and Congress organizational work

His organizational skills made him a top leader in the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>https://www.thebetterindia.com/201974/sardar-vallabhbhai-patel-india-unification-iron-man-history/</ref>

== Deputy Prime Minister and National Integration ==
Post-independence, he became India’s first '''Deputy Prime Minister''' and '''Home Minister''' under [[Jawaharlal Nehru]]'s cabinet. Patel led the integration of over 560 princely states into the [[Union of India]] through diplomatic negotiation, use of the '''Instrument of Accession''', and firm resolve. His efforts avoided possible balkanization of India.

He also played a major role in:
* Founding the [[Indian Administrative Service]] (IAS)
* Managing internal security during partition-related violence
* Reorganizing the civil services and police

== Death and Legacy ==
Sardar Patel died on 15 December 1950 in Mumbai. In 1991, he was posthumously awarded the '''Bharat Ratna''', India’s highest civilian honor.<ref>https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?201</ref>

His legacy includes:
* The [[Statue of Unity]], inaugurated in 2018, which is the tallest statue in the world
* Numerous institutions, roads, and public projects named in his honor
* 31 October is observed as '''Rashtriya Ekta Diwas''' (National Unity Day) to commemorate his efforts

== See Also ==
* [[Integration of princely states]]
* [[Statue of Unity]]
* [[Bardoli Satyagraha]]
* [[Indian Administrative Service]]
* [[Indian Independence Movement]]

== References ==
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