Unification, civil services, and census: How Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel shaped India | India News – The Times of India
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel didn’t just integrate India. He also helped construct the nation’s democratic institutions…Unification of India: This is the crown jewel of his glittering career. Just after attaining independence from colonial rule in 1947, India was confronted with a major challenge. About 40% of the country was under 565 princely states. Integrating them seamlessly…