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Annihilation of Caste Hardcover – 7 July 2021

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B.R. Ambedkar’s 'Annihilation of Caste' is one of the most important, yet neglected, works of political writing from India. Written in 1936, it is an audacious denunciation of Hinduism and its caste system. Ambedkar – a figure like W.E.B. Du Bois – offers a scholarly critique of Hindu scriptures, scriptures that sanction a rigidly hierarchical and iniquitous social system. The world’s best-known Hindu, Mahatma Gandhi, responded publicly to the provocation. The hatchet was never buried.
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Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956), popularly known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who inspired the Modern Buddhist Movement and campaigned against social discrimination in India, striving for equal social rights or Dalits, women and labour. He was independent India's first law minister and the principal architect of the Constitution of India. Ambedkar was a prolific student, earning a law degree and various doctorates from Columbia University and the London School of Economics, and gained a reputation as a scholar for his research in law, economics and political science. In his early career he was an economist, professor, and lawyer. His later life was marked by his political activities, where he became involved in the negotiations for India's independence campaigning by publishing journals advocating political rights and social freedom for untouchables and contributing significantly to the establishment of the state of India. In 1956 he converted to Buddhism, initiating mass conversions of Dalits. In 1990, Ambedkar was posthumously conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Ambedkar's legacy includes numerous memorials and depictions in popular culture.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ GENERAL PRESS; First Edition (7 July 2021); generalpressindia@gmail.com
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9390492750
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9390492756
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  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 27.94 x 20.32 x 1.54 cm
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Priyanka
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read ...
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Overall, "Annihilation of Caste" is a book of utmost importance, and its message is still relevant today. It is a powerful call to action for social justice and equality. Writing feedback on this book is an opportunity to engage with its ideas and contribute to the ongoing conversation about caste and social justice in India. it is my wish and request that everyone should read this book
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Sruthi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Work
Reviewed in India on 29 January 2024
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Have no words to describe the work. Became a follower of Ambedkar. Courageous man.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in India on 9 April 2024
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Every one should read
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Ssv
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book of the view of the Dr B R Ambedkar
Reviewed in India on 10 October 2023
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Yet to read the complete book the print was good
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Ankita
5.0 out of 5 stars Just go for it.
Reviewed in India on 11 February 2024
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If you want to read the struggle of dalit then you can read this book thoroughly.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in India on 9 November 2023
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Book is voice of oppressed classes.
Book cover is so good..
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ambedkar the man clear in his thoughts
Reviewed in India on 11 January 2024
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After reading this book I understand how clear Ambedkar was in his thoughts about Hindus, their caste system. He had a vision and a clear solution for all the problems of caste. Feeling blessed to read this book
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5.0 out of 5 stars great book
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should be read by every one
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Rohan V. Malkhare
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece
Reviewed in Canada on 10 August 2023
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Written almost 100 years ago, this is a true masterpiece from one of the greatest thinkers the world has ever seen. Ambedkar's vision of an ideal society where an "ascending sense of reverence and a descending sense of contempt dissolves into a compassionate society" is more relevant than ever given the increasing amount of bias-driven tension, strife and conflict everywhere. Additionally, his illuminating comments on usage of the label 'Dalit' find a great deal of similarity on the usage of similar derogatory labels all over the world to describe historically oppressed communities, which tend to not only misrepresent but also exacerbate the systemic disadvantages faced by these communities.
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Arjun
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
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"Annihilation Of Caste" - by DR B.R Ambedkar

Essential reading to all Hindus, and Indians at large. This was an essay written in 1936, originally meant as a speech for Jat-Pat-Todak Mandal, a Hindu reformist organization, however, due to the very controversial nature of the speech draft, the organization eventually had to cancel the speech.

Dr. Ambedkar through this essay argues for the complete annihilation of caste and related institutions. He brutally exposes the evils of caste and doesn't mince words in critiquing Hinduism. He doesn't just point these as mere imperfections in Hinduism but argues that it's more to do with the fundamentals by themselves.

No matter how devout of a Hindu you are, or the high regard you hold your religion, even I do. It's ok if you might not agree with all of Ambedkar's assertion. But it is important to listen if someone shows the mirror to the evils in your religion, especially from those who have been a direct victim of such oppressive institutions like caste. That’s how we can progress.

A must-read I must say!
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MR SUSHIL RAPATWAR
5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning piece of intellectual writing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2023
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This is an example of what a well rounded, balanced and thorough article should be - the one that considers the pros and the cons, the one that is replete with actual examples and facts and figures, the one that compares it with other similar caste systems - within India and abroad and also provides an honest introspective albeit revolutionary solution to this problem.

An intellectual treatise for your thoughts and to change your perspective!
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Rohini
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book everyone in the world today be reading during the Age of Division
Reviewed in Germany on 22 November 2020
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Sivaram
5.0 out of 5 stars Ambedkar on Hinduism and Gandhi
Reviewed in the United States on 17 February 2023
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An amazing and and searing critique of Hinduism of 1930s by a brilliant mind. People who casually and ignorantly cite Ambedkar on Gandhi should read this.
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