Abstract

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar stands as one of the most profound constitutional scholars social philosophers and nation-builders in modern Indian history. His intellectual contributions to democratic governance constitutional morality social equality and human rights reshaped the philosophical and political foundations of India in the twentieth century. As the principal architect of the Indian Constitution Ambedkar drew upon a wide range of intellectual influences including Western liberal philosophy Buddhist ethics Enlightenment rationalism and the lived experiences of social exclusion under caste oppression. His constitutional thought integrated liberty equality and fraternity into a coherent framework shaping India’s democratic identity and providing a moral direction for its future. This research paper analyses Ambedkar’s intellectual evolution philosophical foundations constitutional contributions and his broader socio-political impact on modern India. Beginning with Ambedkar’s forma