Originally, the Patidars were a brotherhood of village landholders, and despite the changes that have occurred in modern times, they have retained many of the underlying values of old village patriotism, caste-patriotism, and caste solidarity, and have also retained the personality traits of personal independence and domination over others.
Moreover, by the time of Independence, with caste heroes such as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the helm of Congress Party politics (indeed, a serious contender to Nehru for the post of Prime Minister), Patels had become a national force and the undisputed power-holders in Gujarat.
Their mental and cultural make-up is a curious mixture of feudal mentality and capitalist outlook, marking them out as a very aggressive, patronising, ruthless and achieving caste or class in Gujarat.
Moreover, by the time of Independence, with caste heroes such as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the helm of Congress Party politics (indeed, a serious contender to Nehru for the post of Prime Minister), Patels had become a national force and the undisputed power-holders in Gujarat.
Their mental and cultural make-up is a curious mixture of feudal mentality and capitalist outlook, marking them out as a very aggressive, patronising, ruthless and achieving caste or class in Gujarat.
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Get the Patelmug. An indian economist who advocates for the abolishment of the economy, where free market communism prevails and coexists with anarcho capitalism. Ron is a very attractive indian man who wears white cloaks frequently.
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Get the Ronil Patelmug. by nik.is.daddy December 6, 2023
Get the ansh patelmug. bobby patel is actually an indian even though the name doesnt sound it. hes also known as barry or bob by certain people, he goes jls and is apart of a stupid friend group that are all nitties except for the odd one or two. its surprising how he can even see through his curtain bangs and his hair is longer than most girls. the guy practically lives at hbs and takes his fat android everywhere with him(his password is easy to guess). he has a purple sst on his bitmoji but doesnt own one irl which is a bit weird. im convinced hes gay but hes great for moral support when people are drunk and actually a nice guy. he also stole floppy willy guys habs girlfriend which is great so bobby can stop third wheeling now everytime he goes out
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Get the sachin patelmug. A "caste" that did not stratify into that concrete form until the late nineteenth century but are currently an economic force to be reckoned with. Its members dominate all sorts of sectors from pharmaceuticals, port development, to the steel industry and the food business, among others. Name an industry prominent in and out of Gujarat and it would be difficult not to find a Patel associated with it. Markers to the influence of Patels are ubiquitous. And some might say unnecessary.
The Patels emerged as a caste through hypergamous marriage practices and complex relations with other subordinate castes in the region. Lewa Patels, the Dominant Caste In Central Gujarat, Are Also One Of The Most Visible And Affluent Caste Groups In India And Boast A Global Diasporic Presence (see Gidwani, Capital, Interrupted). The Lewa Patels emerged as an affluent caste through the articulation of caste, class and gender relations with the British Government and other caste groups in their socio political sphere. Hypergamous relations of the Patel caste with the Patidar caste were socially imperative in order to establish their stranglehold in Gujarat.
The Patels emerged as a caste through hypergamous marriage practices and complex relations with other subordinate castes in the region. Lewa Patels, the Dominant Caste In Central Gujarat, Are Also One Of The Most Visible And Affluent Caste Groups In India And Boast A Global Diasporic Presence (see Gidwani, Capital, Interrupted). The Lewa Patels emerged as an affluent caste through the articulation of caste, class and gender relations with the British Government and other caste groups in their socio political sphere. Hypergamous relations of the Patel caste with the Patidar caste were socially imperative in order to establish their stranglehold in Gujarat.
Sudeep Paul: When you think Patel, you think big. Or vice versa. Even the rupture of the Patidar agitation only served to spell out the import of their name.
Aakar Patel: Why do you people need so much saving? And why must Gujarati Man always have to do it? The Patel is the real native, the best example and in fact the apotheosis of Gujarati Man, is the Patel. He is characterized by his stubbornness and his rigidity.
Aakar Patel: Why do you people need so much saving? And why must Gujarati Man always have to do it? The Patel is the real native, the best example and in fact the apotheosis of Gujarati Man, is the Patel. He is characterized by his stubbornness and his rigidity.
by Pajeet Kumar September 23, 2021
Get the Patelmug. by ryan7863 April 21, 2020
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