Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: The Iron Man Who United India
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: The Iron Man Who United India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s story is one of humility, resilience, and unwavering love for the nation—a journey that took him from rural Gujarat’s dusty pathways to the very heart of India’s freedom movement and beyond, shaping the destiny of millions with compassion and perseverance. Roots in Rural Gujarat Born on October 31, 1875, in the small town of Nadiad, Patel’s beginnings were as ordinary as any village child—helping with chores, learning by lantern light, and absorbing the struggles of farmers firsthand. These early experiences built a strong foundation of empathy and integrity. He worked his way up, often against hardship and skepticism, later self-funding a law education in England and returning as a successful barrister, grounded in the values of his upbringing. Humanity in Leadership Patel’s path shifted from law to public service when he joined Mahatma Gandhi and stood with hungry, exploited peasants. He became the tru...