Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Writings And Speeches
BOOKS AND MONOGRAPHS
A ( COMPLETED WORKS )
- Ancient Indian Commerce
(Dissertation for M.A. examination, 1913-15)
[BAWS Vol. 1]
- Administration And Finance Of The East India Company
(Unpublished Thesis for M.A. Degree, May, 1915)
[BAWS Vol. 6, 41 pages]
- The Evolution Of Provincial Finance In British India
(Ph.D. Dissertation completed in 1917, first published in 1925)
[BAWS Vol. 6, 249 pages]
- The Problem Of The Rupee : Its Origin and Its Solution
(D. Sc. Dissertation, first published in 1923)
[BAWS Vol. 6, 279 pages]
- The Untouchables And The Pax Britanica
(Monograph, 1930-32)
[BAWS Vol. 12, 75 pages]
- Annihilation of Caste
(Book, first published in May 1936)
[BAWS Vol. 1, 80 pages Vindication of Caste and Reply to Mr. Gandhi, 16 pages]
- Which Way To Emancipation (Liberation)?
(Speech-Monograph, first published in May 1936)
[BAWS Vol. 17 (3), 32 pages]
- Federation versus Freedom
(Monograph based on a Public Address on January 29, 1939, published in 1939)
- Pakistan Or The Partition Of India
(Book first published in December 1940, 3rd edition 1946)
[BAWS Vol. 8, 480 pages]
- Ranade, Gandhi and Jinnah
(Book based on a Public Address on January 18, 1943, published, 1943)
[BAWS Vol. 1, 36 pages]
- Mr. Gandhi And The Emancipation Of The Untouchables
(Monograph based on Research Paper, first published in September 1943)
[BAWS Vol. 9, 95 pages]
- What Congress And Gandhi have Done To The Untouchables
(Book, a Comprehensive Treatise first published in June 1945)
[BAWS Vol. 9, 387 pages]
- Communal Deadlock And A Way To Solve It
(Monograph based on a Public Address, May 1946, published in 1945)
[BAWS Vol. 1, 22 pages]
- Who Were The Shudras?
How They Came to be the Fourth Varna in the Indo-Aryan Society
(Book, first published in October 1946)
[BAWS Vol. 7, 227 pages]
- A Critique of The Proposals Of Cabinet Mission For Indian Constitutional Changes in So Far As They Affect The Scheduled Castes (Untouchables)
(Monograph, released in 1946)
[BAWS Vol. 10, 4 pages]
- Untouchables or The Children of India’s Ghetto And Other Essays on Untouchables and Untouchability : Social – Political – Religious
(Book and Monograph post 1946, incomplete, published posthumously in 1989)
[BAWS Vol. 3, 476 pages]
- The Cabinet Mission And The Untouchables
(Monograph, published in 1946)
[BAWS Vol. 10, 12 pages]
- States And Minorities
(Monograph based on submitted to the Constituent Assembly, March 1947)
[BAWS Vol. 1, 69 pages]
- Maharashtra As A Linguistic Province
(Monograph based on Statement submitted to the Linguistic Provinces Commission, 1948)
[BAWS Vol. 1, 37 pages]
- The Untouchables : Who Were They and Why They Became Untouchables
(Book, first published in October 1948)
[BAWS Vol. 7, 145 pages]
- Thoughts on Linguistic States : A Critique of the Report of the States Reorganization Commission
(Book, first published in 1955)
- Riddles in Hinduism
(Book Post 1947, published posthumously in 1987)
[BAWS Vol. 4, 343 pages]
- Dictionary of the Pali Language (Pali-English)
(Published posthumously in 1998)
[BAWS Vol. 16, 435 pages]
- The Pali Grammar
(Published posthumously in 1998)
[BAWS Vol. 16, 88 pages]
- Philosophy of Hinduism
(Monograph post 1941, published posthumously in 1987)
[BAWS Vol. 3, 92 pages]
- India And The Pre-Requisites of Communism
The Hindu Social Order – Its Essential Principles
The Hindu Social Order – Its Unique Features
Symbols of Hinduism
(Monograph post 1946, published posthumously in 1987)
[BAWS Vol. 3, 35 pages]
- Revolution And Counter-Revolution in Ancient India
(Monograph post 1954, published posthumously in 1987)
[BAWS Vol. 3, 278 pages]
- Buddha or Karl Marx
(Monograph post 1954, published posthumously in 1987)
[BAWS Vol. 3, 21 pages]
- The Buddha and His Dhamma
(Book completed in March 1956, but published in 1957)
[BAWS Vol. 11, 599 pages]
B ( INCOMPLETE WORKS )
- Waiting for Visa,
(Autobiographical Notes )
[BAWS Vol. 12, 30 pages]
- A People at Bay [BAWS Vol. 17 (2)]
- Untouchables or the Children of India’s Ghetto
[BAWS Vol. 5]
- Can I be a Hindu? [BAWS Vol. 3]
- What the Brahmins Have Done to the Hindus [ibid]
- Essays on Bhagwat Gita [ibid]
- India and Communism [ibid]
- Revolution and Counter-Revolution in Ancient India [ibid]
- Buddha and Karl Marx [ibid]
- Constitution and Constitutionalism [BAWS Vol. 17 (2)]
C Scheme of Books
I Revolution And Counter – Revolution In Ancient India
Book I The Age of Social Conflict.
Book II The Rise of Inequality
III The Revolution And Its Principles
IV Causes of Counter Revolution Part – I
The Social Effects of Counter-Revolution Part -II
The Struggle between Revolution and Counter-Revolution Part III
Social Effects of Revolution Part IV
The Triumph of Counter-Revolution Part V
The Present Age is the Age of Counter-Revolution Part VI
Constitution of Counter-Revolution Part VII
No. 2 What The Brahmins Have Done To The Hindus
No. 3 Can I Be A Hindu?
No. 4 India And Communism
No. 5 Essays on The Bhagvat Gita
(Contemplated Scheme of Books, incomplete writings, post 1954)
[BAWS Vol. 3]
II MEMORANDA, EVIDENCE AND STATEMENTS
- On Franchise and Framing Constituencies
(Evidence before the Southborough Committee, 1919)
[BAWS, Vol. 1]
- Written Evidence On The Questionnaire of University Reforms Committee
(A Written Evidence, August 15, 1924)
[BAWS Vol. 2]
- Statement of Evidence to the Royal Commission on Indian Currency
(Statement of Evidence, 1926)
[BAWS Vol. 6]
- Protection of the Interests of the Depressed Classes
(Statement to the Simon Commission, May 29, 1928)
[BAWS Vol. 2]
- State of Education of the Depressed Classes in the Bombay Presidency
(Statement to the Simon Commission on behalf of Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha, May 29, 1928)
[BAWS Vol. 2]
- Minute of Dissent On Small Holders Relief Bill : 2
(A Minute of Dissent July 12, 1928)
[BAWS Vol. 2]
- Evidence Before the Indian Statutory Commission
(Evidence before Simon Commission, October 23, 1928)
[BAWS, Vol. 2]
- Constitution of the Government of Bombay Presidency
(A Report of Dissent, May 17, 1929)
[BAWS Vol. 2]
- A Scheme of Political Safeguards for the Protection of the Depressed Classes in the Future Constitution of a Self-Governing India
(Memorandum to the Round Table Conference, 1930)
[BAWS Vol. 2]
- The Claims of the Depressed Classes for Special Representation
(Supplementary Memorandum to the Round Table Conference, 1931)
[BAWS Vol. 2]
- Provisions For A Settlement Of The Communal Problem
(A Joint Memorandum by Minorities in 2nd RTC, 1931)
[BAWS, Vol. 2]
- Franchise and Tests of Untouchability
(Submission to the Indian Franchise Committee-Lothian Committee, May 1, 1932)
[BAWS Vol. 2]
- Evidence before Joint Committee on Indian Constitutional Reform
(Witness examined before the Joint Committee on Indian Constitutional Reforms, June – November 1933)
[BAWS Vol. 2]
- The Cripps Proposals on Constitutional Advancement
(Statement to the Press, July 18, 1942)
[BAWS Vol. 10]
- Grievances Of The Scheduled Castes
(Confidential Memorandum to the Governor – General, October 29, 1942)
[BAWS Vol. 10]
- A Critique of the Proposals of The Cabinet Mission for Indian Constitutional Changes In So Far As They Affect The Scheduled Castes
(Statement, June 1946)
[BAWS Vol. 10]
- On Various Issues
(Statements on various socio-political issues)
[BAWS Vol. 17(1), (2)]
III. RESEARCH PAPERS, ARTICLES, NOTES AND BOOK REVIEWS
- Castes in India : Their Genesis, Mechanism and Development
(Research Paper, first published in Indian Antiquary, 1918)
[BAWS Vol. 1, 15 pages]
- Mr. Russel and the Reconstruction of Society
(Book Review, published in the Journal of the Indian Economic Society, 1918)
[BAWS Vol. 1]
- Small Holdings in India and Their Remedies
(Research Paper, first published in the Journal of the Indian Economic Society, 1918)
[BAWS Vol. 1, 24 pages]
- Currency and Exchanges
(Book Review, published in The Servant of India, 1925)
[BAWS Vol. 6, 5 pages]
- The Present Problem of Indian Currency 2 Shillings versus 1s.4d. Ratio
(Research Paper in 2 Parts, first published in April 1925)
[BAWS Vol. 6, 12 pages]
- Report of Taxation Enquiry Committee
(Review of the Report, first published in The Servant of India, April 1926)
[BAWS Vol. 6, 3 pages]
- Caste And Conversion
(Article, 1926, 7 pages)
[Balley, L. R., Bheem Patrika Publications, Jalandhar, India]
- Lectures On The English Constitution
(Notes, 1934-35)
[BAWS Vol. 12, 50 pages]
- Notes on Acts And Laws
(Notes, 1934-35)
[BAWS Vol. 12, 450 pages]
- Miscellaneous Notes
(Notes on Constitution and History, Untouchability etc. post 1934)
[BAWS Vol. 12, 66 pages]
- Thoughts on the Reform of Legal Education in the Bombay Presidency
(Article, published in Government Law College Magazine, 1936)
[BAWS Vol. 17(2), 14 pages]
- The Cabinet Mission And The Untouchables
(Article, 1946, 13 pages)
[BAWS Vol. 10]
- Draft Constitution
(1st Draft Constitution, February 1948)
[BAWS Vol. 13, 302 pages]
- Draft Hindu Code Bill
(Draft of HCB, February 1949)
[BAWS Vol. 14 (1), 180 pages]
- The Rise and Fall of Hindu Women
(Article, first published in 1950)
[BAWS Vol. 17(2), 20 pages]
- Buddha and Future of His Religion
(Article, May 1950)
[BAWS Vol. 17(2), 11 pages]
- Statement of Resignation as Law Minister
(Statement in Parliament, October 10, 1951)
[BAWS Vol. 14(2), 11 pages]
- Need for Checks and Balances
(Article, Times of India, April 23, 1953)
[BAWS Vol. 1, 5 pages]
- Buddhist Movement in India : A Blue Print
(Article, December 1954)
[BAWS Vol. 17(3), 7 pages]
- The Mahars : Who Were They And How They Become The Untouchables
(Article, post 1954)
[BAWS Vol. 17(2), 14 pages]
- Republican Party Stands For Liberty, Equality, Fraternity and Justice
(Constitution and Blue Print, 1956)
[BAWS Vol. 17(2), 7 pages, BAWS Vol. 19, 22 pages]
- Buddha Pooja Path (Marathi)
(Article published in November, 1956)
[BAWS Vol. 16, 12 pages]
- On Various Issues
(Article on socio-political-religious issues)
[BAWS Vol. 17(3)]
IV PREFACE AND FOREWORDS
- Foreword to Untouchable Workers of Bombay City
By Dr. G. R. Pradhan, February 1938
[BAWS Vol. 17(2), 2 pages]
- Foreword to Commodity Exchange
By P. G. Salvi, 1947
[BAWS Vol. 6, 1 page]
- Preface to the Essence of Buddhism (3rdEdition)
By Professor P. Laxmi Narsu, March 1948
[BAWS Vol. 17(2), 3 pages]
- Foreword to Social Insurance and India
By M. R. Idgunji, 1948
[BAWS Vol. 6, 2 pages]
- Preface to Rashtra Raksha Ke Vaidik Sadhan
By Swami Vedananda Teerth, 1948
[BAWS Vol. 17(2), 1 page]
V Constitution of Institutions, Organizations, Manifestos And Appeals
- Bahiskrit Hitkarini Sabha
- The People’s Education Society
- All India Scheduled Castes Federation
- The Buddhist Society of India
- All India Scheduled Castes Students Federation (Constitution)
[BAWS Vol. 17(2)]
- Samata Sainik Dal
(Constitution, December 1944)
[BAWS Vol. 17(3)]
- Independent Labour Party
(Salient Features, August 15, 1936)
[BAWS Vol. 17(2), 7 pages]
- Scheduled Castes Emancipation – Draft Manifesto
(Manifesto, October 7, 1951)
[BAWS Vol. 17(1), 18 pages]
VI Letters And Correspondences
- As Labour Member
(1942-46)
[BAWS Vol. 10]
- As Chairman of Drafting Committee
(August 1947 to November 1949)
[BAWS Vol. 13, Shivarao; K. L. Chanchareek]
- On Various Issues
(Letters Personal, Movement, Institutional)
[BAWS Vol. 21, 236 in All. Other compilations by Surendra Ajnat; Vijay Survade, Waman Nimbalkar, Nanakchand Rattu]
VII Editorials And Miscellaneous Articles
- In Mooknayak and Bahiskrut Bharat
(Editorials and Miscellaneous Articles, 1920-27)
[BAWS Vol. 19, 87 in all, 400 pages]
- In Bahiskrut Bharat and Janta
(Editorials and Miscellaneous Articles, 1927-1956)
[BAWS Vol. 20, 114 in all, 459 pages]
- In Mooknayak, Bahiskrut Bharat and Janta
(Editorials and Miscellaneous Articles)
[Ratnakar Ganvir, Pradeep Gaikwad]
VIII Speeches, Debates And Question – Answers
- In Bombay Legislative Council, Round Table Conference and Bombay Legislative Council
(1927-39)
[BAWS Vol. 2]
- In Central Legislative Assembly and Various Conferences
(1942-46)
[BAWS Vol. 10]
- In Constituent Assembly
(December 1946 – November 1949)
[CAD Vol. 1-11; BAWS Vol. 13]
- In Constituent Assembly (Legislative) and Parliament
[BAWS Vol. 14(1-2), Vol. 15]
- On Various Socio-Political-Religious Issues
[BAWS Vol. 17 (3), 18(1-3)]
Note : Still a good percentage of writings & speeches remain unpublished.