Looking for Dr. Ambedkar Quotes? Then this is the app you are looking for.Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956), popularly also known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, political leader, philosopher, anthropologist, historian, orator, economist, teacher, and editor.He was also the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of Indian Constitution.Born into a poor Mahar (considered an Untouchable caste) family, Ambedkar campaigned against social discrimination, the system of Chaturvarna – the categorization of Hindu society into four varnas – and the Hindu caste system. He converted to Buddhism and is also credited with providing a spark for the transformation of hundreds of thousands of Dalits or untouchables to Theravada Buddhism. Ambedkar was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1990.Overcoming numerous social and financial obstacles, Ambedkar became one of the first outcastes to obtain a college education in India. Ambedkar earned his law degree and doctorates for his study and research in law, economics and political science from Columbia University and the London School of Economics.Ambedkar gained a reputation as a scholar and practiced law for a few years.Later campaigning by publishing journals advocating political rights and social freedom for India's untouchables. He is regarded as a Bodhisattva by some Indian Buddhists, though he never claimed himself to be a Bodhisattva.Download this app today and enjoy the inspiration of Dr. Ambedkar at your fingertips!!!
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