Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Chief Architect of Indian Constitution was a scholar par excellence, a philosopher, a visionary, an emancipator and a true nationalist. He led a number of social movements to secure human rights to the oppressed and depressed sections of the society. He stands as a symbol of struggle for social justice.
The below are the chronological list of important events of Babasaheb’s life starting from his birth on 14th April 1891 till his mahaparinirvan on 6th December 1956
1891-1924
- 14th April 1891 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar born at Mahu in Madhya Pradesh.
- 1907 Married to nine year old Ramabai.
- 1907 Passed matriculation examination from Elphinstone High School, Bombay.
- 1912Passed B. A. from Elphinstone College, Bombay.
- 15th June 1913 Leaves for the U.S.A. to join Columbia University, New York.
- June 1915 Awarded M.A. degree in Economics.
- June 1916 Awarded Doctorate in Philosophy degree.
- 1918 – 1920 Teaches at Syndenham College of Commerce & Economics, Bombay.
- 31st January 1920 Started “ Muknayak ” Magzine
- September 1920 Leaves for London to complete his studies.
- June 1921 Awarded M. S. degree
- 1922 Awarded Bar-at-law Degree
- October 1923 Awarded D.Sc. Degree & called to the Bar
- June 1924 Starts legal practice at the Bombay High Court.
- 20th July 1924 Launches ” Bahiskrit Hitkarini Sabha “
1924-1930
- 1926 Nominated member of Bombay Legislative Council; served till 1934
- 3rd April 1927 Starts Marathi fortnightly, the Bahishkrit Bharat at Bombay.
- 25th Dec 1927 Led ” Chavadar Tale “Satryagraha at Mahad.
- 1928 Appointed lecturer at Government Law College, Bombay.
- 3rd March 1930 Starts Kalaram Temple Entry Satyagraha at Nashik.
1931-1947