Abstract

The Non-Cooperation Movement of 1920–1922 marked a turning point in India’s freedom struggle representing the first nationwide organized and disciplined attempt to resist British authority through nonviolent means. This movement inspired and led by Mahatma Gandhi aimed at withdrawing Indian cooperation from British institutions foreign goods colonial administrative structures and legal systems. Within this period of intense political awakening Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel emerged as one of the most influential leaders whose disciplined approach administrative excellence and close alignment with Gandhi’s ideology made him a central figure in mobilizing the masses particularly in Gujarat. His deep understanding of rural communities his ability to translate Gandhian ideology into actionable strategies and his commitment to developing national education Swadeshi industries and local arbitration courts contributed significantly to the movement’s success. This paper analyzes the Non-Cooperation