Sardar Patel, an iron-willed visionary: V-C Alagappa University

"Patel's life is intrinsically connected with India's Independence. A study of his life history is not only interesting but also enlightening on the making of the Indian republic. As a close associate and follower of Mahatma Gandhi, Patel supported peasants of Gujarat in their massive struggle against the British government in 1918 sacrificing his own lucrative career as a lawyer," he said.