Dahyabhai Patel

Dahyabhai Patel (1905[1] – 11 August 1973) was the son of Indian leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, an Indian freedom fighter and later a member of the Parliament of India. Educated in Bombay, Dahyabhai Patel graduated from the Gujarat Vidyapith and began working for an insurance company, and settled in Bombay. His first wife Yashoda died, leaving him his son Bipin. He later married Bhanumati and had another son, Gautam. His flat on Sandhurst Road and later Prabhadevi in Bombay was the frequent residence of Sardar Patel. Although primarily a businessman, Patel participated in the Quit India movement and was imprisoned from 1942 to 1944.

Dahyabhai Patel
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Born1905 (1905) Bombay Presidency
Died11 August 1973 (aged 67 - 68) Maharashtra, India
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After India's independence, Patel won elections to the Lok Sabha in 1962, and also served in the Rajya Sabha.[2]

References
  1. "Birth anniversary: Interesting facts about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel", Mid Day, 31 October 2016
  2. "Members of Rajya Sabha". Retrieved 12 July 2012.
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