Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the “Iron Man of India”, was born on October 31st, 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat. His father, Jhaverbhai Patel, was a farmer. Vallabhbhai's early education was in Karamsad. A famous story about Sardar Patel’s strength takes place in his boyhood years. When he was young, Vallahbhai suffered from a boil. There was a man in his village who used to cure boils by touching them with hot iron. Vallabhbhai went to him to …showed first 75 words of 440 total…

…showed last 75 words of 440 total…years after Gandhiji. His legacy is that of a strong willed man willing to face injustice for his people. He along with a select few, were the founders of modern day India. Their leadership and guidance during the times of struggle are what all people aspire to in their lives. Sardar Patel came from humble beginnings and went on to help create a nation. He will always be remembered as the “Iron Man of India”.