premise: B. R. Ambedkar did not live in India.
hypothesis: Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar ( 14 April 1891 -- 6 December 1956 ) , popularly known as Baba Saheb , was an Indian jurist , economist , politician and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist Movement and campaigned against social discrimination against Untouchables ( Dalits ) , while also supporting the rights of women and labour . He was Independent India 's first law minister and the principal architect of the Constitution of India . His later life was marked by his political activities ; he became involved in campaigning and negotiations for India 's independence , publishing journals , advocating political rights and social freedom for Dalits , and contributing significantly to the establishment of the state of India . In 1990 , the Bharat Ratna , India 's highest civilian award , was posthumously conferred upon Ambedkar . Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology , established in 1984 , is oldest engineering college in Port Blair , in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands , India .