Who Were the Shudras? + Annihilation of Caste + My Autobiography | Right to Education | Dr. Ambedkars Writings and Speeches |

9789355711809 : Who Were The Shudras?Who Were the Shudras?Is a book about the history of the Shudra (lowest) varna of the Indian caste system written in 1946 by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. The book is dedicated to Jyotirao Phule and intends to break the myth about Shudras being an untouchable caste in India.Ambedkar cites the Indian scriptures like The Vedas and Mahabharata among others to argue that Shudras were in fact Aryan kings who fell to a substandard caste after a long-drawn conflict with the Brahmans. Ambedkar also discusses the Aryan race theory and does not agree on the Indo-Aryan migration that has often been considered canon in the history of the race.The book is a debunking of myths and ideologies and hopes to achieve a sense of tolerance for a misunderstood and ill-treated caste in India.9789355716651 : Annihilation Of CasteAnnihilation of Caste is an undelivered speech written in 1936 by B. R. Ambedkar, an Indian academic turned politician. He wrote Annihilation of Caste for the 1936 meeting of a group of liberal Hindu caste-reformers in Lahore. After reviewing the speechs controversiality, conference organizers revoked Ambedkars invitation. He then self-published the work. The work is considered a classic and is being re-evaluated time and again.9789355627629 : My AutobiographyDr. B.R. Ambedkars autobiography is a powerful memoir chronicling his extraordinary life as one of Indias greatest social reformers and visionaries. It takes readers on a transformative journey through his early struggles against caste discrimination, his pursuit of education and his relentless fight for social justice and human rights. The book offers insights into Ambedkars experiences as a student, lawyer, scholar and as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. Born into an Untouchable family, Ambedkar faced oppression but overcame obstacles to become a renowned jurist, economist and politician. He spearheaded the Modern Buddhist Movement, campaigned against discrimination against Dalits, women, and labor, and served as Independent Indias first law minister. With multiple doctorates from prestigious universities, he contributed significantly to the fields of law, economics and political science. Ambedkars autobiography is a testament to his unwavering commitment to ensuring the rights and dignity of every citizen. It serves as a guiding light, inspiring readers to perpetuate the quest for compassion, empathy, and equality, while reminding us of the sacrifices that shaped Indias history.