Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950) often known as the  “Iron man of india” or “Bismarck of India” was an Indian barrister and statesman . As one of the leaders of the Indian National Congress he played a leading role in the country’s struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united , independent  nation .     He is also  one of the  founding fathers of the  Republic of India and in India and elsewhere, is often addressed as Sardar , which means Chief in Hindi, Urdu and Persian.

As the first  Home Minister  and  Deputy Prime Minister of India, Patel organised relief for refugees in Punjab and Delhi, and led efforts to restore peace across the nation . He is also  remembered as the “Patron Saint” of India’s civil servants for establishing modern all-India services. Father of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel , Jhver Bhai Patel  was a poor peasant, but was bold and patriotic at the core of his heart . His father fought in the army of Rani Lakshmi Bai of  Jhansi against  the British  Government in  the First War of Independence, 1857.