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“Trace the pivotal milestones of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s life through an interactive timeline—from his birth and early movements to independence, national integration, institutional reforms, and enduring posthumous legacy.”
Birth — 1875
October 31, 1875
Vallabhbhai Patel was born in 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat. He trained as a lawyer and later emerged as a leader of India’s freedom movement.
Early life
Lawyer
Sardar
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October 31, 1875
Born in Nadiad. Early education and local public life.
Independence — 1947
August 15, 1947
After independence he served as India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, focused on stabilising the new nation and building institutions.
Statesman
Home Minister
Nation-building
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October 31, 1875August 15, 1947
Worked on security, administration, and transitional governance.
Integration of States
1947–1949
Instrumental in integrating princely states into the Indian Union. Negotiated with rulers and used both diplomacy and firm policy to ensure unity.
Integration
Diplomacy
Union
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1947–1949
Major contribution to national consolidation.
IAS / IPS Formation
1947–1949 (early Republic)
Helped shape the administrative services framework for a unified India — strengthening civil services for governance and public order.
Administration
Civil services
Governance
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1947 (early Republic)
Advocated a professional and centralised administrative system.
Death — 1950
December 15, 1950
Passed away in 1950. His death marked the end of a key era; his efforts in unity and administration remain a core part of India’s foundation.
Governance
Civil services
Administration
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December 15, 1950
Remembered as the ‘Iron Man of India
Posthumous Honors
1950 — After
Received numerous honors and memorials. Statues, national awards and institutions commemorate his role in national unity.
Governance
Civil services
Administration
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December 15, 1950
Numerous monuments, museums and state honors established.
