The history of India would have been different had. Sardar Patel not been the Deputy Prime Minister when India became independent in 1947.Thetriumvirate-Gandhiji, Nehru and Sardar Patel were responsible for giving direction to the destiny of the country. Sardar Patel consolidated the country into one united whole in a unique manner. On the eve of their departure, the British government announced that its paramountcy would lapse not only over the British territory but even over the native States. During his life time, Vallabhbhai Patel .received criticism of an alleged bias against Muslims during the time of partition. He was criticised by nationalist Muslims such as Maulana Azad as well as Hindu nationalists for readily plumping for partition. patel was criticised by supporters of Subhash Bose for acting coercively to put down politicians not supportive of Gandhi. The books contain the life and works of Sardar Patel, a prominent leader of freedom struggle and politician of repute. Thoughts of Patel on various subjects are also included.

By Ram Ayodhya Singh