STORIES ON THE LIFE & WORK OF DR.B.R.AMBEDKAR Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956), also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was an Indian scholar, jurist, economist, politician and social reformer, who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards the untouchables (Dalits), while also supporting the rights of women and labour. He was independent India's first Minister of Law and Justice, the chief architect of the Constitution of India, and a founding father of the Republic of India. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Ambedkar as a young man Personal details Pronunciation: Bhīmrāo Rāmjī Āmbēḍkar Born: Bhiva Ramji Sakpal 14 April 1891 Mhow, Central Provinces, British India (present-day Bhim Janmabhoomi, Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, India) Died: 6 December 1956 (aged 65) Dr. Ambedkar National Memorial[11][12] (Dr. Ambedkar Parinirvan Bhoomi), Delhi, New Delhi, India Resting place: Chaitya Bhoomi, Mumbai 19.026149°N 72.834599°E Nationality: Indian ByPolitical party: • Independent Labour Party • Scheduled Castes Federation Other political: • Republican Party of India Spouse(s): Ramabai Ambedkar (m. 1906; died 1935) Savita Ambedkar (m. 1948) Children: Yashwant Ambedkar Mother: Bhimabai Ramji Sakpal Father: Ramji Maloji Sakpar Relatives: See Ambedkar family Residence: • Rajgruha, Mumbai, Maharashtra • 26 Alipur road, Dr. Ambedkar National Memorial, New Delhi Alma mater: University of Mumbai (B.A., M.A.) Columbia University (M.A., PhD) London School of Economics (M.Sc., D.Sc.) Gray's Inn (Barrister-at-Law) Profession: Juristeconomistacademicpoliticiansocial reformeranthropologistwriter Known for: Dalit rights movement Drafting Constitution of India Dalit Buddhist movement Awards: Bharat Ratna (posthumously in 1990) Nickname(s): Babasaheb, Bhim. Ambedkar was a prolific student, earning doctorates in economics from both Columbia University and the University of London, and gaining reputation as a scholar for his research in law, economics and political science.[13] 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.[14] In 1990, the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was posthumously conferred upon Ambedkar. Ambedkar's legacy includes numerous memorials and depictions in popular culture. BY F/C SUBASHINI S TNSWF989021 5TN AIR SQN TECH NCC. GCE Salem-11..