Sardar Patel did unforgettable work in context to the integration of princely states in the union of Indian Republic, merger of 562 princely states in Indian union could be possible only by virtue of his political understanding, diplomacy and political ability. By achieving this, he preserved Indian unity and integrity.
He is compared with the chancellor Bismarck of Germany. -What Bismarck did for unification and integration of Germany through his Iron and Blood policy, Sardar Patel performed the same with his understanding and diplomacy. That is why, he is called the Iron Man of India.