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Also Known As Iron Man of India ā€¢ Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel ā€¢ Sardar Patel
Born October 31, 1875 ā€¢ Nadiad ā€¢ India
Died December 15, 1950 (aged 75) ā€¢ Mumbai ā€¢ India
Political Affiliation Indian National Congress

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