Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was an Indian independence activist and statesman who served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of independent India. He started his legal practice in Ahmedabad and became involved in social work and the Indian independence movement. Patel helped organize farmers against unjust British land confiscation policies, earning him the title of "Sardar". He demonstrated integrity and trustworthiness in serving the people, which helped him rise to national prominence as a leader in India's freedom struggle.