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  Vallabhbhai Patel





He was born on 31 October 1875 at Nadiad, Kheda District of Gujarat to Zaverbhai and Ladbai.  He had his early education in Nadiad and Baroda.  He then proceeded to London and enrolled at the Middle Temple.  He was called to the Bar on 27 January 1913.  After he returned to India, he applied to Bombay High Court on 14 February 1913 and his application was favourably considered by the Judges on 15 February 1913 and was enrolled as Advocate.  He however did not practice in Bombay but was a successful Advocate at Borsad.  He entered active politics in 1917 and was one of the leading freedom fighter and was solely responsible for integration native states into Union of India.  He was the Home Minister of Independent India.  He died on 15 December 1950.










Order of High Court
dated 15 February 1913
Application enrollment dated 14 February 1913



Barrister's Certificate 27 January 1913


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