Full Name: Vallabhbhai Patel
Profession: Indian Freedom Fighter and Politician
Biography: The first Deputy Prime Minister of India and one of the country's founding fathers, Patel played a crucial role in the struggle for India's independence and in the crises that followed its sovereignty, including the 1947 war with Pakistan.
When in office Patel committed himself to unifying India's remaining princely states into a central Indian government, persuading almost every single one of them to join the country. He played a significant role in organizing the Indian National Congress for its elections in the 1930s and beyond.
The world's tallest statue was dedicated to him on 31 October 2018, at approximately 182 metres in height. It is named the Statue of Unity, in keeping with Patel's nickname of the "Unifier of India."
Born:October 31,1875
Birthplace: Nadiad (though never officially recorded), Bombay Presidency, British India
Star Sign:Scorpio
Died:December 15,1950 (aged 75)
Cause of Death:Heart attack
Historical Events
Statue of Unity
2018-10-31 The Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue at 182 meters, is unveiled in Gujarat state as a tribute to Indian independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Aamir Khan
Aishwarya Rai
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