Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was born on 14 April 1891 at Mhow. He grew up in a period of severe caste discrimination and experienced social barriers to education and public life.
Despite these obstacles, he pursued higher education in India and abroad. His academic work included economics, law and social thought. He later became a prominent public intellectual, lawyer, legislator and social reformer.
Ambedkar worked for the rights and dignity of disadvantaged communities. He led important social movements, including the Mahad Satyagraha, and used newspapers, organisations, public speeches and writing to promote equality.
In the Constitution-making process, Ambedkar served as Chairman of the Drafting Committee. He argued for constitutional safeguards, equality and democratic institutions.
On 14 October 1956, he embraced Buddhism at Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur. He died on 6 December 1956 in Delhi. His legacy continues through constitutional democracy, social justice movements, education and Buddhist communities.
