Bhimrao Ramji
Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer. He inspired
the Modern Buddhist Movement and campaigned against social
discrimination against Dalits, women and labour. He was the first law minister of independent India. He
was the master mind of the Constitution of India. He was popularly known as Babasaheb,
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Ambedkar earned a law degree and various doctorates from Columbia University and the London School of Economics. He
had a reputation as a scholar for his research in law, economics and political
science. He started his career as an economist, professor, and lawyer. Later he involved in
the negotiations for India's independence campaigning by his political
activities. He published journals advocating
political rights and social freedom for 'untouchables'. His
publication contributed significantly to the establishment of the state of
India. In 1956 he converted to Buddhism, initiating mass
conversions of Dalits.
In 1990, Ambedkar was awarded with the India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna.
Born: 14 April 1891
Left us: 6 December 1956 (aged 65)
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