Early Years
Desai was born in Vyara, Valod in Surat district in the Indian state of Gujarat, India on 16 November 1869. He belonged to the caste of Gujarati Brahmins called (Palwada) Audichya Sahastra Brahmin (Udichta), from the province of Surat. He was the only son of Lalbhai Desai and Ankar Bai. Lalbhai Desai was a landowner (Zamindar) who owned vast amounts of land in Valod.
At the age of 17, Desai married Diwali Bai. Their marriage was arranged by their parents at an early age.He had two sons, elder son was Balvantrai and younger is champaklal
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