B. R. Ambedkar books in order
Indian jurist, economist, and social reformer
- Lived
- 1891–1956
- Country
- Dominion of India
- Books
- 21
B. R. Ambedkar published 1 novella, 11 non-fiction books and 9 other books, beginning with The Problem of the Rupee (1923). The best-known is Annihilation of Caste (1936).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with B. R. Ambedkar
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Annihilation of Caste
B. R. Ambedkar's most-read book.
Novellas in order
Waiting for a Visa (1990)
Non-fiction in order
Annihilation of Caste (May 1936)
Thoughts on Pakistan (1941)
Mr. Gandhi and the Emancipation of the Untouchables (1943)
Ranade, Gandhi & Jinnah (1943)
The Buddha and His Dhamma (1957)
Gandhi and Gandhism (1970)
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (1991)
Christianizing the Untouchables (1994)
Bharata Ratna Dr. B.r. Ambedkar and the Indian Constitution (2001)
The Essential Writings of B.r. Ambedkar (2002)
Ambedkar (2003)
Other books in order
The Problem of the Rupee (1923)
The Evolution of Provincial Finance in British India (1925)
Who Were the Shudras? (1946)
States and Minorities (1947)
The Untouchables (1948)
Annihilation of Caste with a Reply to Mahatma Gandhi (1968)
The Untouchables [by] B.r. Ambedkar (1969)
Thoughts on Dr. Ambedkar (1972)
Letters of Ambedkar (1993)
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About B. R. Ambedkar
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and politician who chaired the committee that drafted the Constitution of India based on the debates of the Constituent Assembly of India and the first draft of Sir Benegal Narsing Rau. Ambedkar served as Law and Justice minister in the first cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru. He later renounced Hinduism and converted to Buddhism, inspiring the Dalit Buddhist movement.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
B. R. Ambedkar FAQ
- How many books has B. R. Ambedkar written?
- B. R. Ambedkar published 1 novella, 11 non-fiction books and 9 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read B. R. Ambedkar's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Annihilation of Caste.
- What is B. R. Ambedkar's last book?
- The Buddha and His Dhamma (1957).
- What is B. R. Ambedkar's most famous book?
- Annihilation of Caste (1936) is B. R. Ambedkar's most widely read book.
- Can I read B. R. Ambedkar's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by B. R. Ambedkar are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.