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Which religion did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar convert to in the later stages of his life in his search for a religion that treated all its members equally?

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Buddhism
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Jainism
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Confucianism
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Christianity
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Solution

The correct option is A Buddhism
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a leader of the struggle of Dalits was born in the Mahar caste which was considered as an "untouchable" community by the upper castes. He converted to Buddhism in the later stages of his life in his search for a religion that treated all its members equally.

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