Synopsis Born in a poor Mahar family, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar shines like a luminous star in the galaxy of greatmen. He played a crucial role in shaping the destiny of free India, and left indelible imprints on our national life and the state organisation. Dr. Ambedkar rose to the zenith of glory by dint of his undounnating struggles, valuable sacrifices. Immense erudition, solemn dedication and abiding faith. The present volume highlights some of the many facets of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar viz. The political thinker, his economic ideas, society and religion, social justice, his views on social democracy and liberalism, his approach to socialism, annihilation of caste, status of women, the Constitution maker, Gandhi and Ambedkar and his legacy and relevance, etc. A welcome addition to the literature on Dr. Ambedkar, it is hoped that the volume will be equally appreciated by the academics, students and general readers, specially those who are interested in the man and his teachings.