Who is known as the Iron Man of India?
Patel persuaded almost every princely state to accede to India. His commitment to national integration in the newly independent country was total and uncompromising, earning him the sobriquet "Iron Man of India". Born: Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel; 31 October 1875; Nadiad, Bombay Presidency, ... Children: Maniben Patel; Dahyabhai Patel Spouse(s): Jhaverben Patel (m. 1891; died 1909) Died: 15 December 1950 (aged 75); Bombay, Bombay State, India
