Dr B.R. Ambedkar

Dr B.R. Ambedkar

14 April 1891
6 December 1956
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Bharat Ratna

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar 14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956, also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer, who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards the untouchables (Dalits). He was independent India's first Minister of Law and Justice, and the chief architect of the Constitution of India.

In his early career, he was an economist, professor, and lawyer. His later life was marked by his political activities; he became involved in campaigning and negotiations for India's independence, publishing journals, advocating political rights and social freedom for Dalits, and contributing significantly to the establishment of the state of India. In 1956, he converted to Buddhism, initiating mass conversions of Dalits. In 1990, the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award regular citizen grant, was after death gave upon Ambedkar. Ambedkar's heritage remembers various remembrances and delineations for mainstream society.