Vallabhbhai Patel
Politician
1875 – 1950
Who was Vallabhbhai Patel?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel was an Indian barrister and statesman, one of the leaders of the Indian National Congress and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. He is known to be a social leader of India who played an unparalleled role in the country's struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation. In India and elsewhere, he was often addressed as Sardar, which means Chief in Hindi, Urdu, and Persian.
He was raised in the countryside of Gujarat in a family of Leva- Patidar Vallabhbhai Patel was employed in successful practice as a lawyer when he was first inspired by the work and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. Patel subsequently organised the peasants of Kheda, Borsad, and Bardoli in Gujarat in non-violent civil disobedience against oppressive policies imposed by the British Raj; in this role, he became one of the most influential leaders in Gujarat. He rose to the leadership of the Indian National Congress and was at the forefront of rebellions and political events, organising the party for elections in 1934 and 1937, and promoting the Quit India movement.
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- Born
- Oct 31, 1875
Nadiad - Siblings
- Spouses
- Jhaverba Patel
( - 1909/01)
- Jhaverba Patel
- Children
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Nationality
- India
- Profession
- Education
- Middle Temple
Law
- Middle Temple
- Lived in
- Gujarat
- Died
- Dec 15, 1950
Mumbai
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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