Biography of DR. BR Ambedkar
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Information
Dr. B.R.Ambedkar was a popular freedom fighter. Dr B.R. Ambedkar is popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar. He was one of the architects of the Indian constitution. Dr. B.R.Ambedkar fought to finish the social evils like untouchability and fought for the rights of socially backward classes like the Dalits throughout his life. He was a very well-known political leader, philosopher, freedom fighter, economist, scholar, writer, editor, anthropologist too.
Dr. B.R.Ambedkar was appointed as India’s first law minister in the cabinet of the first prime minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. In 1990 Dr. B.R.Ambedkar was awarded Bharat Ratna, which is India’s highest civilian honor.
Personal Details:
Full Name: Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
Date of Birth: 14th April 1891
Death Date: 6th April 1956
Cause of Death: diabetes
Age(at the Time of Death): 65
Who is Dr B.R. Ambedkar?
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar also known as Baba Saheb Ambedkar was born on April 14 1891 at Mhow in Madhya Pradesh, India. He was a good student earning doctorates from both London University and Columbia University of London. He gained a reputation as a scholar for his research in law, economics, and political science. in his early carrier he was an editor, economist, professor, and activist who was against the discrimination Dalits faced because of caste.
Dr. B.R.Ambedkar's later career included participating in political activities. He was involved in campaigning and negotiation of India’s Independence. After Independence, he became the chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian constitution. After India’s independence, he was the first minister of law and justice and is considered to be the architect of the constitution of India.
In 1956 he converted to Buddhism, resulting in the mass conversion of Dalits.
In 1948, Ambedkar suffered from diabetes after fighting diabetes for almost seven years Ambedkar passed away in his sleep on December 6 1956 at his home.
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Education
In 1897, Ambedkar became the only untouchable to get enrolled at the Elphinstone High School. In 1906, Ambedkar who was 15 years old married a 9 years old named Ramabai. The marriage was done by the couple’s parents as per the rituals. In 1912, he obtained his degree in political science and economics from Bombay University and was employed by the Baroda state government. In 1913, Ambedkar moved to the United States as he was awarded a scholarship for three years by Sayajirao Gaekwad three. The scholarship was designed to provide opportunities for post-graduate education at Columbia University in New York City. In 1915, he majored in Economics, Sociology, History, Philosophy, and Anthropology.
In 1917, he completed his master’s degree and wrote a thesis on “The problem of the rupee- its origin and solution” and in 1923 he completed D.Sc in Economics which was awarded by the University of London.
Framer of the Constitution of India
Dr. Ambedkar was appointed as the chairman of the constitution drafting committee on August 29, 1947. Ambedkar emphasized on the construction of a virtual bridge between all classes of the society. According to him, it would be difficult to maintain the unity of the country if the difference among the classes were not met. He put particular emphasis on religious, gender and caste equality. He was successful in receiving support of the Assembly to introduce reservation for members of the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in education, government jobs and civil services.