Death of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, widely revered as Babasaheb and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, passed away on December 6, 1956, at the age of 65. His death, observed annually as Mahaparinirvana Diwas (a Buddhist term signifying ultimate nirvana), marked the end of a life dedicated to social justice, equality, and the upliftment of marginalized communities, particularly Dalits. Ambedkar had converted to Buddhism just two months earlier, on October 14, 1956, in a historic mass ceremony in Nagpur, where nearly 500,000 followers joined him in renouncing Hinduism. This conversion was a profound personal and political statement, fulfilling his 1935 declaration at Yeola: "I was born a Hindu, but I will not die a Hindu." Health Decline and Final Days Ambedkar's health had been fragile for years. He was diagnosed with diabetes in 1948, which worsened over time, compounded by side effects from medications and deteriorating eyesight that l...
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