Vallabhbhai Patel was one of India's great freedom fighters and social leaders. He played a crucial role in India's independence movement and helped integrate over 500 princely states into the newly independent nation. Maulana Shaukat Ali was a committed worker for the Muslim cause in India and served lengthy prison sentences for his work opposing British rule. He held several leadership positions in Muslim organizations and advocated for Muslim interests, including boycotting the Simon Commission and opposing the Nehru Report. He represented India and Muslim interests at international conferences on issues concerning Muslims worldwide.