Indian history has recorded the names of many great personalities who made unprecedented contributions to the country. These great personalities include the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was a great leader of the Indian freedom struggle, an efficient administrator, and a symbol of national unity. Vallabhbhai Patel was born on 31 October 1875 in a farmer family in Nadiad, Gujarat. He was an associate of Mahatma Gandhi and a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress. After the independence of the country, Sardar Patel became the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's death anniversary is celebrated every year on 15 December. Sardar Patel died on this day in 1950 in Mumbai. His death had mourned the whole country. But his contribution and role have been recorded in golden letters in the pages of history forever. He is still an inspiration to crores of Indians. On the occasion of Sardar Patel's death anniversary, know about his contributions and interesting things related to his life.
Major contributions of Sardar Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of independent India made many efforts and took commendable steps to unite the country. The result of his contribution was that the country, which was divided into small princely states before independence and was under the leadership of kings and nawabs, came under a democratic government.
Why is he called Iron Man
Sardar Patel did the great work of merging 562 princely states into the Indian Union and binding India in the thread of unity. That is why he is known as the "Iron Man of India". He was famous for his perseverance and discipline. He was firm in making decisions and was not afraid of any obstacle. His perseverance proved helpful in the unification of the country.
Sardar title from Bardoli Satyagraha
Fusing the fire of the freedom struggle, Sardar Patel led the farmers in the Bardoli region of Gujarat in 1928 and successfully launched a movement against the British government. After this, he was given the title of "Sardar". His leadership was greatly praised during the Bardoli Satyagraha.
Symbol of national unity
Sardar Patel always gave priority to the unity and integrity of India. In his honor, the world's tallest statue "Statue of Unity" was built in Kevadia, Gujarat, which is a symbol of his great contribution.
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