Books written about Ambedkar

Biographies

Ambedkar: Life and Mission – Dhananjay Keer (1954; revised 2016)
The classic early biography, based on interviews and firsthand accounts. Deeply informative.

B.R. Ambedkar: A Biography – M.L. Kasare (2009)
A concise, accessible introduction for students and general readers.

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar: The Quest for Justice – Aakash Singh Rathore (5 volumes, 2021)
The most comprehensive modern study; explores his thought on religion, law, gender, economy, and philosophy in depth.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar: The Man and His Message – Compiled by the Government of Maharashtra (1990) A commemorative volume of essays from scholars and activists.

Political & Philosophical Thought

Ambedkar and the Future of Indian Democracy – Edited by Christophe Jaffrelot & Narender Kumar (2017) Explores his continuing political influence on democracy, federalism, and minority rights.

Ambedkar’s World: The Making of Babasaheb and the Dalit Movement – Eleanor Zelliot (1992)
A landmark historical and sociological study of the early Dalit movement and Ambedkar’s organizing.

Revolutionary Ambedkar – Edited by Gail Omvedt & Bharat Patankar (2018)
Essays on Ambedkar’s radicalism, socialism, and his critique of both capitalism and caste.

Ambedkar and Buddhism – Sangharakshita (1986)
An influential account of Ambedkar’s reinterpretation of Buddhism, written by the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community.

Religion, Navayana & Buddhism

Navayana Buddhism: A New Social Path – Christopher Queen (2013)
Examines how Ambedkar’s Buddhist reinterpretation became a modern movement for social justice.

Buddhism, Politics and Society in India – T.N. Madan (1997)
Places Ambedkar’s Navayana within the larger frame of religion and social change.

Dr. Ambedkar and Buddhism – Dharmapala Malalasekera (1972)
Early Sri Lankan reflection on Ambedkar’s conversion and its global Buddhist significance.

Buddha or Karl Marx: A Study in Comparative Philosophy – Vasant Moon (ed.) (1998)
Analytical commentary expanding on Ambedkar’s late essay of the same title.

Dalit Studies & HIs Legacy

Dalits and the Democratic Revolution – Gail Omvedt (1994)
Traces how Ambedkar’s ideas shaped Dalit political movements and Indian democracy.

The Radical Humanism of B.R. Ambedkar – Kumar Suresh Singh (2004)
Explores Ambedkar’s humanist ethics and his challenge to religious orthodoxy.

Caste Matters – Suraj Yengde (2019)
A contemporary Dalit scholar reinterprets Ambedkar’s legacy for the 21st century.

Becoming Babasaheb: The Life and Times of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar – Aakash Singh Rathore (2023)
A vivid narrative biography emphasizing Ambedkar’s global intellectual influences.

Short Introductions

Ambedkar: Towards an Enlightened India – Gail Omvedt (2004, Penguin Lives)
A crisp 150-page biography — excellent for classrooms and newcomers.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: The Apostle of Social Equality – H.S. Virk (2010)
A concise overview of his reformist legacy.