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Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was a famous leader from India.

Young Ambedkar
Young Ambedkar

He was a lawyer, an economist, and a social reformer. He worked hard to make life better for many people. His life was dedicated to fighting for fairness and justice. He helped create the rules for a new nation. Many people call him Babasaheb to show great respect.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in Columbia University
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in Columbia University

Ambedkar faced many hard jobs during his childhood. He was born into the Mahar caste. At that time, Dalits were treated as untouchables. This meant they faced very unfair rules in society. In school, he could not sit inside the classroom. He had to sit on a gunny sack. He could not even touch the water vessels.

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47 Raika School - eating together (3384824242)

He decided to study very hard to change things. He went to many great schools in different lands. He studied at Columbia University in New York City. He also went to the London School of Economics.

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar with his professors and friends from the London School of Economics and Political Science, 1916-17
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar with his professors and friends from the London School of Economics and Political Science, 1916-17

He earned many high degrees, including doctorates. He was one of only a few Indian students to do this in the 1920s. He even studied law at Gray's Inn in London.

Ambedkar used his knowledge to lead many important movements.

Ambedkar Barrister
Ambedkar Barrister

He led marches to help people get clean water. He also fought for the right to enter temples. In 1932, he signed the Poona Pact. This agreement helped Dalits get more seats in the legislature. He later chaired the committee that wrote the Constitution of India.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, chairman of the Drafting Committee, presenting the final draft of the Indian Constitution to Dr. Rajendra Prasad on 25 November, 1949
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, chairman of the Drafting Committee, presenting the final draft of the Indian Constitution to Dr. Rajendra Prasad on 25 November, 1949

He became India's first Law and Justice minister.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar being sworn in as independent India’s first Law Minister by President Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru looks on May 8, 1950
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar being sworn in as independent India’s first Law Minister by President Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru looks on May 8, 1950

His work changed the history of India forever. In 1956, he converted to Buddhism. This inspired many other Dalits to do the same.

Dr. Ambedkar delivering speech during conversion
Dr. Ambedkar delivering speech during conversion

He passed away in December of 1956. In 1990, India gave him the Bharat Ratna. This is the highest award a person can get in India.

1 RUPEE DR. B.R AMBEDKAR CENTENARY 1990 COMMEMORATIVE COIN
1 RUPEE DR. B.R AMBEDKAR CENTENARY 1990 COMMEMORATIVE COIN

People still honor him today with the words Jai Bhim.

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File:M.R. Jayakar, Tej Bahadur Sapru and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at Yerwada jail, in Poona, on 24 September 1932, the day the Poona Pact was signed.jpg
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Dr. Ambedkar delivering speech during...
File:Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar as he passed away in his sleep at his residence 26, Alipore Road, New Delhi on 6 December 1956.jpg
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