Vallabhbhai Patel (31 October 1875 - 15 December 1950) was a political and social leader of India who played a major role in the country's struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation. In India and across the world, he was often addressed as Sardar, which means "Chief" in many languages of India. Raised in the countryside of Gujarat and largely self-educated, … Wikipedia
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