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Statue of unity a colossal statue of Indian statesman and independence activist, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. A 182 meters tall statue dedicated to the 'Iron man of India'. Tourists visit the statue and share their feedback on the statue of unity. The one who won over British leaders in the Satyagraha of Kheda and Bardoli, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the Bismarck of Modern India, who led the welfare of farmers. He is renowned as the architect of independent India, as he united all diverse 562 princely states to build the one great Republic of India. Shri Narendra Modi decided to pay the honourable tribute which will be cherished for centuries by the whole world and it will become a matter of pride for every Indian for this great man. Built in less than five years, it is the world’s tallest,