- Vallabhbhai Patel successfully led the peasant movement in Bardoli against the arbitrary hike in land revenue in 1928. - The women of Bardoli were highly impressed by his leadership and organized the movement under difficult circumstances. - They bestowed the title 'Sardar' (leader) upon him in recognition of his strong and decisive leadership. - Mahatma Gandhi, acknowledging the people's reverence and Patel's leadership, publicly acclaimed him as 'Sardar', cementing the title's association with him throughout India.