Vallabhbhai Patel
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About
Indian lawyer and politician who served on the Indian National Congress and became a founder of the Republic of India. He helped lead the nation to independence and unity.
Before Fame
He began his career as a lawyer and subsequently became involved in organizing non-violent peasant protests against the policies of the British government in India.
Trivia
He served as both the first Indian Minister of Home Affairs and as the Deputy Prime Minister of India from 1947-1950.
Family Life
His daughter, Maniben Patel, and his son, Dahyabhai Patel, were both Indian political figures, freedom fighters, and activists.
Associated With
He served as Deputy Prime Minister under Jawaharlal Nehru.
