Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Converts to Buddhism with 385,000 Followers, October 14, 1956
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, leader of India's Untouchable caste, converts to Buddhism along with 385,000 of his followers (see Neo-Buddhism).
Date: October 14, 1956
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