Books by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Philosophy, Religion, and Buddhism

  1. The Buddha and His Dhamma (1957, posthumous) – Ambedkar’s reinterpretation of Buddhism as a rational, ethical, and socially engaged philosophy; foundational text of Navayana Buddhism.

  2. Annihilation of Caste (1936) – His most famous work, a radical critique of Hinduism’s caste system and a call for social revolution.

  3. Riddles in Hinduism (written 1954–56; published posthumously) – A bold, rationalist examination of Hindu gods, scriptures, and contradictions.

  4. Philosophy of Hinduism (manuscript, 1940s) – Critique of Brahminical philosophy and moral theory; defense of egalitarian ethics.

  5. The Rise and Fall of the Hindu Woman – A study of how Hindu religious texts shaped gender inequality.

Politics, Law, Democracy

  1. States and Minorities (1947) – A proposed constitutional model emphasizing socialism, state ownership, and rights for the oppressed.

  2. Pakistan or the Partition of India (1940) – A political analysis of Hindu–Muslim relations and the logic of Partition.

  3. What Congress and Gandhi Have Done to the Untouchables (1945) – A sharp critique of Gandhi and the Congress Party’s approach to caste.

  4. Buddha or Karl Marx (1956) – A comparative essay exploring how both figures sought to end exploitation, but through different ethical routes.

  5. Thoughts on Linguistic States (1955) – Views on federalism, regionalism, and state formation in postcolonial India.

Economics and Social Policy

  1. The Problem of the Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution (1923) – His doctoral thesis at the London School of Economics; still cited in Indian monetary history.

  2. Administration and Finance of the East India Company (1915) – His first major research work, analyzing colonial economic governance.

  3. Small Holdings in India and Their Remedies (1918) – Analysis of land reform and rural poverty.

Speeches, Essays, Collected Works

  1. Who Were the Shudras? (1946) – A historical and sociological study of caste origins.

  2. The Untouchables: Who Were They and Why They Became Untouchables (1948) – Companion volume to the above; historical reconstruction of Dalit origins.

  3. Revolution and Counter-Revolution in Ancient India – Essay on the historical struggle between egalitarian and Brahminical forces.

  4. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar: Writings and Speeches (BAWS, 21 vols., Government of Maharashtra, 1979–present) – Complete collection of his works, speeches, and unpublished manuscripts.