Uncommon facts on Dr.

Ambedkar

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1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was not just a politician but also a scholar, economist, and social
reformer. He was the first Indian to pursue a doctorate in economics from a foreign
university (Columbia University in New York City).
2. He was also the architect of the Indian Constitution, and his contributions to the
drafting of the Constitution are considered to be invaluable.
3. Dr. Ambedkar was the first Indian to be appointed as the Law Minister of India, after
India gained independence in 1947.
4. He was a prolific writer and authored numerous books and articles on a variety of
subjects, including economics, history, and sociology.
5. Despite being from a disadvantaged community himself, Dr. Ambedkar opposed the
reservation system and advocated for a merit-based system of selection for jobs and
education.
6. He was a strong advocate for women's rights and was instrumental in introducing the
Hindu Code Bill, which aimed to give women equal rights in matters of marriage,
divorce, and inheritance.
7. Dr. Ambedkar was a strong believer in Buddhism and converted to Buddhism in 1956,
along with around 500,000 of his followers. He believed that Buddhism was the only
religion that treated all people equally and could provide a solution to India's caste
system.
8. He was a member of the Executive Council of the Viceroy of India and the Governor
General's Council from 1942 to 1946.
9. Dr. Ambedkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award,
posthumously in 1990.
10. He was a strong proponent of education and believed that education was the key to
social and economic progress. He himself obtained several degrees, including a
degree in law from Gray's Inn in London.

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