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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 
Deputy Prime Minister of India In office
15 August 1947 – 15 December 1950Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru Preceded by Position established Succeeded by Morarji Desai Minister of Home Affairs In office
15 August 1947 – 15 December 1950Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru Preceded by Position established Succeeded by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari Personal details Born 31 October 1875
Nadiad, Bombay Presidency,British India (now India)Died 15 December 1950 (aged 75)
Mumbai, IndiaNationality Indian Political party Indian National Congress Children Maniben Patel, Dahyabhai Patel Alma mater Middle Temple Profession Lawyer Religion Hinduism