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A few highlights about him
- Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar , was born on 14th of April 1891 at Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.
- Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards the untouchables (Dalits)
- independent India’s first law and justice minister, the major architect of the Constitution of India
- doctorates in economics from both Columbia University and the London School of Economics
- scholar for his research in law, economics and political science
- In his early career he was an economist, professor, and lawyer
- 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 1990, the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, was posthumously conferred upon Ambedkar