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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is a pure symbol of hard work, dedication, commitment, love and humanity. He is a father of Indian constitution and dynamic character of Indias history. Read on to know more about his life and struggle against social evils. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is the most dynamic character in Indias struggle for freedom. Struggle of Indias people was not only against the British rule. At that time the people also needed to be freed from the rude customs and traditions which led to exploitation. Also they need to be freed form the customs and traditions which led to the raise in concepts like untouchability. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar played an important role in the welfare of the downtrodden in India. He showed them a path which not only led to their development but also the development of India. Read on to know more about some facts of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkars life. In this articleBirth of Dr. Babasaheb AmbedkarStudies of Dr.Babasaheb AmbedkarDr. Babasaheb Ambedkars struggle against untouchabilitySculptor of Indian constitutionDr. Babasaheb Ambedkars conversion to BuddhismBirth of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was born on 14th April 1891 to Bimabai and Ramji. He was the fourteenth and last child of his parents. He was born in Mhow which was a British founded town and military cantonment in Madhya Pradesh. He was named as Bhimrao by his parents. His family actually belonged to Ambavade town located in Maharashtra. However his family had to migrate towards Madhya Pradesh as his father was serving Indian Army at Mhow. Studies of Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar had to face lots of hardships to complete his education. However his strong will and dedication helped him to remove all the obstacles and complete his studies. He had to go through various social and financial obstacles. He faced lot of humiliation at his school as social discrimination was highly prevalent in India at that time. However, he did not give up his desire to learn and work hard. His father was a great source of inspiration for him to love learning and working hard. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar studied in the prestigious Columbia University in New York in 1913. The experience of studying in USA was very amazing and refreshing for him as he was away from the social discrimination and hardships resulting due to it. However, He did not get carried away with all these things. He studied for eighteen hours a day. He completed his M.A in two years and his main subjects were Economics and Sociology. The very next year of completion of his M.A, he completed his PhD thesis too. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkars struggle against untouchability After completing his studies he came back to India and got a job in Baroda Civil Service. Once again he had to face this worst Hindu system of humiliating untouchables. He decided to give a strong answer to this treatment given to untouchables. His weekly publication Mooknayak was one of tools which he used to struggle against untouchability. He used this tool for criticizing traditional Hindu political leaders and practices of cast discrimination. He delivered various speeches to encourage the untouchables to fight against social discrimination. He also started takings meetings known as Bahiskrit Hitakarani Sabha for the encouraging the welfare, education and social development of lower class. He also undertook massive movements to give rights to untouchables to share common source of drinking water with others and enter the temples. Sculptor of Indian constitution Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar prepared the constitution of India which is worlds largest democratic country. He prepared it with the help of his extensive knowledge about Economics, Law, Politics, Indian society and detailed study of constitutions of other countries. Through his superior work he wanted to appeal Indians to become such a nation where caste does not create barrier to live a happier social life. All the Indians owe a lot to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for receiving such a precious gift in the form of constitution. Today we can see a picture of India as a super power country. India is running successfully on the basis of this excellent constitution and the whole credit goes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkars conversion to Buddhism After Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar returned from a Buddhist conference in Sri Lanka in 1950, he addressed people in Bombay. He appealed all his people to follow Buddhism to put end to all their sufferings. He also decided to spend rest of his life in learning more about Buddhism and encouraging people to follow Buddhism. Therefore on 14th October 1956 he organised a ceremony where lakhs of people came and accepted Buddhism as their religion along with him. One of the features of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkars multidimensional character was that he had great love for books. His interest in reading was so deep that he could concentrate on reading even in crowded or very noisy places. He could read books even during having a normal discussion with his friends, family or colleagues. He was successful to put end to the sufferings of millions. He is a pure example and inspiration of hard work, dedication, commitment, love and humanity.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is a pure symbol of hard work, dedication, commitment, love and humanity. He is a father of Indian constitution and dynamic character of India's history. Read on to know more about his life and struggle against social evils.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is the most dynamic character in India's struggle for freedom. Struggle of India's people was not only against the British rule. At that time the people also needed to be freed from the rude customs and traditions which led to exploitation. Also they need to be freed form the customs and traditions which led to the raise in concepts like untouchability.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar played an important role in the welfare of the downtrodden in India. He showed them a path which not only led to their development but also the development of India. Read on to know more about some facts of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's life.

Birth of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was born on 14th April 1891 to Bimabai and Ramji. He was the fourteenth and last child of his parents. He was born in Mhow which was a British founded town and military cantonment in Madhya Pradesh. He was named as Bhimrao by his parents. His family actually belonged to Ambavade town located in Maharashtra. However his family had to migrate towards Madhya Pradesh as his father was serving Indian Army at Mhow.

Studies of Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar had to face lots of hardships to complete his education. However his strong will and dedication helped him to remove all the obstacles and complete his studies. He had to go through various social and financial obstacles. He faced lot of humiliation at his school as social discrimination was highly prevalent in India at that time. However, he did not give up his desire to learn and work hard. His father was a great source of inspiration for him to love learning and working hard.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar studied in the prestigious Columbia University in New York in 1913. The experience of studying in USA was very amazing and refreshing for him as he was away from the social discrimination and hardships resulting due to it. However, He did not get carried away with all these things. He studied for eighteen hours a day. He completed his M.A in two years and his main subjects were Economics and Sociology. The very next year of completion of his M.A, he completed his PhD thesis too.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's struggle against untouchability

After completing his studies he came back to India and got a job in Baroda Civil Service. Once again he had to face this worst Hindu system of humiliating untouchables. He decided to give a strong answer to this treatment given to untouchables.

His weekly publication Mooknayak was one of tools which he used to struggle against untouchability. He used this tool for criticizing traditional Hindu political leaders and practices of cast discrimination. He delivered various speeches to encourage the untouchables to fight against social discrimination.

He also started takings meetings known as Bahiskrit Hitakarani Sabha for the encouraging the welfare, education and social development of lower class. He also undertook massive movements to give rights to untouchables to share common source of drinking water with others and enter the temples.

Sculptor of Indian constitution

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar prepared the constitution of India which is world's largest democratic country. He prepared it with the help of his extensive knowledge about Economics, Law, Politics, Indian society and detailed study of constitutions of other countries.

Through his superior work he wanted to appeal Indians to become such a nation where caste does not create barrier to live a happier social life. All the Indians owe a lot to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for receiving such a precious gift in the form of constitution. Today we can see a picture of India as a super power country. India is running successfully on the basis of this excellent constitution and the whole credit goes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's conversion to Buddhism

After Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar returned from a Buddhist conference in Sri Lanka in 1950, he addressed people in Bombay. He appealed all his people to follow Buddhism to put end to all their sufferings. He also decided to spend rest of his life in learning more about Buddhism and encouraging people to follow Buddhism. Therefore on 14th October 1956 he organised a ceremony where lakhs of people came and accepted Buddhism as their religion along with him.

One of the features of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's multidimensional character was that he had great love for books. His interest in reading was so deep that he could concentrate on reading even in crowded or very noisy places. He could read books even during having a normal discussion with his friends, family or colleagues. He was successful to put end to the sufferings of millions. He is a pure example and inspiration of hard work, dedication, commitment, love and humanity.

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victory.12 years ago

Respected Sir,Please Mention educational Qualification of Dr.Ambedkar in front of his name on your website

Dr.AMBEDKAR (1891-1956)
B.A., M.A., M.Sc., D.Sc., Ph.D., L.L.D., D.Litt., Barrister-at-Law

B.A.(Bombay University) Bachelor of Arts,
MA.(Columbia university) Master Of Arts,
M.Sc.( London School of Economics) Master Of Science,
Ph.D. (Columbia University) Doctor of philosophy ,
D.Sc.( London School of Economics) Doctor of Science ,
L.L.D.(Columbia University) Doctor of Laws ,
D.Litt.( Osmania University) Doctor of Literature,
Barrister-at-Law (Gray's Inn, London) law qualification for a lawyer to practice law in royal court of England.

(with proficiency on Marathi,Hindi,English,Sanskrit,Persian,French,German)
let us start a tradition of mentioning educational qualification of dr.Ambedkar on every banner/poster, below every statue, below every photo/pamphlet, in every article, book titles and cover pages, whenever there is first reference in newspapers, discussions, meetings and even in debates, citations, politics, economics, history, humanity, social circles
why not to mention the greatness of “the greatest indian” with proud .above single line and his lifetime struggle, reveals the mastery,wealth of knowledge... .. .
• Elementary Education, 1902 Satara, Maharashtra
• Matriculation, 1907, Elphinstone High School, Bombay Persian etc.,
• Inter 1909,Elphinstone College,Bombay Persian and English
• B.A, 1912 Jan, Elphinstone College, Bombay, University of Bombay, Economics & Political Science
• M.A 2-6-1915 Faculty of Political Science, Columbia University, New York, Main-Economics
Ancillaries-Sociology, History Philosophy, Anthropology, Politics
• Ph.D 1917 Faculty of Political Science, Columbia University, New York, ‘The National Divident of India – A Historical and Analytical Study’
• M.Sc 1921 June London School of Economics, London ‘Provincial Decentralization of Imperial Finance in British India’
• Barrister-at- Law 30-9-1920 Gray’s Inn, London Law
D.Sc 1923 Nov London School of Economics, London ‘The Problem of the Rupee – Its origin and its solution’ was accepted for the degree of D.Sc. (Economics).
• L.L.D (Honoris Causa) 5-6-1952 Columbia University, New York For HIS achievements, Leadership and authoring the constitution of India
• D.Litt (Honoris Causa) 12-1-1953 Osmania University, Hyderabad For HIS achievements, Leadership and writing the constitution of India

all this education achieved before 1954 !!! how remarkable!!! !! !
prof. amartya sen ,6th indian to get prestigious nobel prize has recently claimed in a lecture session :
“ambedkar is my father in economics. he is true celebrated champion of the underprivileged.he deserves more than what he has achieved today. however he was highly controversial figure in his home country,though it was not the reality. his contribution in the field of economics is marvelous and will be remembered forever..!”(wikipedia dr.ambedkar)
links:
http://atrocitynews.com/2007/05/05/ambedkar-my-father-in-economics-dr-amartya-sen/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/b._r._ambedkar

even if all his educational qualification and complete contribution to all aspects of humanity is purposefully often neglected, kept hidden, unnoticed, unpublished for 55 years !
he won the award of greatest Indian !
the person who was forced to sit outside the class,to whom drinking water was denied ... .. . the same person has become ... .. .
""" $$$ the greatest indian $$$ """
in a nationwide poll held by history,tv18 and cnn-ibn.
ambedkar was posthumously awarded the bharat ratna, india's highest civilian award
penned down biggest constitution in the world!
All TV channels discussed how Dr.Ambedkar is Greater after Gandhiji
But Sahara Samay Discussed How Dr.Ambedkar Is Greater than Gandhiji
He Opposed the Partition Of India to the maximum extent. Because he has completely foreseen the situation after Partition as they lack good constitution, all necessary resources for Development, Infrastructure. People will surely suffer.But others Directly/Indirectly supported Partition and now we can compare situation of Pakistan with India, They would have benefited immensely in absence of Partition. Unfortunately they could not stop partition.
As every being should live without any struggle for at least one time food,pure water, basic education, liberty, equality, fraternity, freedom, respect, justice, peace and happiness.
From wikipedia
Role in the formation of Reserve Bank of India
Ambedkar was an economist by training and until 1921 his career was as a professional economist. It was after that time that he became a political leader. He wrote three scholarly books on economics:
• Administration and Finance of the East India Company,
• The Evolution of Provincial Finance in British India, and
• The Problem of the Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution[41][42][43]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), formed in 1934, was based on the ideas that Ambedkar presented to the Hilton Young Commission.[41][43][44][45]
ranked no.1 in the list of colombians ahead of time (list is still there on columbia website But ranking is not there.763 search results for Ambedkar come on columbia.edu) (This news No Media Published Except one)(only one Indian in a list comprising 150 eminent students including Nobel laureates,Prime ministers And Presidents Of Different countries over 250 years of history of Columbia University)
Proof link:
type “dr.b.r. ambedkar (colambia university no.1 talent)” in google search bar. sir ,you wil get the link
Honorable Barack Obama honoured Dr.Ambedkar
Link:https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/jaibhimbsnl/9Sy0OVimUR4
http://www.sgrhf.org.pk/about-dr-b-r-ambedkar/
most educated indian scholar !
circulate.

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