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India's Patel community: Its history and prominent personalities

New Delhi: Patel (also known as a Patidar) is a surname of Indian origin mainly used by Hindu groups whose ancestors belonged to the Landlords community. Patels are originally Kurmi Kshatriyas. The name Patel is

Notable personalities of Patels
Vallabhbhai Patel


Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel was an Indian barrister and statesman, one of the leaders of the Indian National Congress and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. 



He is known to be a social leader of India who played an unparalleled role in the country's struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation.  

Therefore he is also regarded as the "Bismarck of India" and "Iron Man of India".  

In India and across the world, he was often addressed as Sardar, which means Chief in Hindi, Urdu, and Persian.

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