Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
- Born:
- April 14, 1891, Mhow, Central Provinces, British India (present-day Madhya Pradesh, India)
- Died:
- December 6, 1956, Delhi, India
- Nationality:
- Indian
- Profession(s):
- Jurist, Economist, Politician, Social Reformer
Early Life and Education
- Born into a Mahar (Dalit) family, facing significant social discrimination.
- Attended Elphinstone High School, Bombay.
- Earned degrees from Elphinstone College, University of Bombay (B.A.), Columbia University (M.A., Ph.D.), and London School of Economics (M.Sc., D.Sc.).
- Studied law at Gray's Inn.
Career and Major Achievements
- Advocate in the Bombay High Court.
- Professor of Political Economy at Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics.
- Founded the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha to promote education and socio-economic improvement among Dalits.
- Played a pivotal role in the Round Table Conferences advocating for the rights of Dalits.
- Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India.
- Served as the Minister of Law and Justice in the first cabinet of independent India.
- Converted to Buddhism in 1956.
Notable Works
- Annihilation of Caste
- The Problem of the Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution
- Who Were the Shudras?
- The Buddha and His Dhamma
- Regarding contemporary interpretations of his work, interpretations range from scholarly analysis of his writings to creative expressions such as the 'autobiography of babasaheb ambedkar dj song', reflecting his enduring influence on popular culture.
Legacy and Impact
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is revered as a key architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of social justice, particularly for Dalits. His advocacy for equality and his contribution to the legal framework of India have had a profound and lasting impact on Indian society.