# Why Ambedkar left Hinduism to embrace Buddhism 53 days before his death

- Published: 2026-10-14T01:01:53.863Z
- Updated: 2026-10-14T01:01:53.863Z
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- Topics: Conflict, war and peace
- Involves: Ambedkar's World: The Making of Babasaheb and the Dalit Movement, Annihilation of Caste, B R Ambedkar, BR Ambedkar, Chavdar Tank in Mahad, Delhi, Eleanor Zelliot, Embracing Buddhism in 1956, Government of India, Kalaram Temple in Nashik, Keen observer with interest in polity, geopolitics, culture and heritage, Manusmriti

## How it developed

- 2026-10-14T01:01:53.863Z - India Today: [Why Ambedkar left Hinduism to embrace Buddhism 53 days before his death](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/why-br-ambedkar-left-hinduism-embraced-buddhism-53-days-before-death-1956-3016530-2026-10-14)

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