Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel | |
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Deputy Prime Minister of India | |
In office 15 August 1947 – 15 December 1950 | |
Prime Minister | Jawaharlal Nehru |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Morarji Desai |
Minister of Home Affairs | |
In office 15 August 1947 – 15 December 1950 | |
Prime Minister | Jawaharlal Nehru |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Chakravarti Rajagopalachari |
Personal details | |
Born | 31 October 1875 Nadiad, Bombay Presidency,British India |
Died | 15 December 1950 (aged 75) Bombay, Bombay State, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Children | Maniben Patel, Dahyabhai Patel |
Alma mater | Middle Temple |
Profession | Lawyer |
Religion | Hinduism |
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