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| location = [[Hindu colony]], [[Dadar]], [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]] | | location = [[Hindu colony]], [[Dadar]], [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]] | ||
| designer = [[B. R. Ambedkar]] | | designer = [[B. R. Ambedkar]] | ||
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''' | '''Rajgruha''' (alternative spelling: ''Rajgraha'' and ''Rajgriha'') is a memorial and house of the leader [[B. R. Ambedkar]] at [[Hindu colony]] of [[Dadar]] in [[Mumbai]], [[India]]. It was named after ''[[Rajgriha]]'' (now [[Rajgir]]), in reference to the ancient [[Hinduism|Hindu]]-[[Buddhism|Buddhist]] kingdom. The ground floor of the three-story building hosts a heritage museum, as a memorial to the Indian leader. | ||
This place is a | This place is a popular site for Ambedkarite Buddhists and Dalits | ||
. Ambedkar lived at Rajgruha for 15-20 years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/five-must-visit-places-to-rediscover-the-life-of-dr-babasaheb-ambedkar-chaitya-bhoomi-chaityabhoomi/140984|title=Five must visit places to rediscover the life of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar {{!}} India News|access-date=28 November 2018|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.loksatta.com/mumbai-news/hawkers-encroachment-near-ambedkar-house-at-dadar-1148960/|title=बाबासाहेबांच्या 'राजगृहा'च्या आसपास फेरीवाल्यांचा डेरा|date=10 October 2015|work=Loksatta|access-date=28 November 2018|language=mr-IN}}</ref> Millions of people visit the site before the [[Chaitya Bhoomi]] in [[Shivaji Park]] on 6 December. Ambedkar collected more than 50,000 books during his time at Rajgruha, which made it one of the largest personal libraries in the world at the time of his death.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/caste/unpacking-library-babasaheb-ambedkar-world-books|title=Unpacking a Library: Babasaheb Ambedkar and His World of Books|last=Geetha|first=V.|date=29 October 2017|website=The Wire|access-date=3 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/through-vast-library-ambedkar-still-stays-close-to-his-followers/721368/|title=Through his vast library, Ambedkar still stays close to his followers - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=3 March 2019}}</ref> Plans to designate the building as a national monument fell through due to legal and technical issues, but in 2013 the mansion became a heritage monument.<ref name="auto">{{Cite book|title=Mahamanav Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar|last=Gaikwad|first=Dr. Dnyanraj Kashinath|publisher=Riya Publication|year=2016|pages=186|language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/news/MAH-MUM-dr-5268154-NOR.html|title=डॉ. बाबासाहेब अांबेडकरांच्या 'राजगृह'ने घेतला मोकळा श्वास|work=divyamarathi|access-date=28 November 2018|language=mr}}</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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[[B._R._Ambedkar|Babasaheb Ambedkar]] was born into abject poverty. By 1930, however, his financial situation improved as he became a well-known [[barrister]]. | [[B._R._Ambedkar|Babasaheb Ambedkar]] was born into abject poverty. By 1930, however, his financial situation improved as he became a well-known [[barrister]]. | ||
Ambedkar's legal office was near Damodar Hall in [[Parel]]. Eventually Ambedkar's house at | Ambedkar's legal office was near Damodar Hall in [[Parel]]. Eventually Ambedkar's house at Prabhadevi could no longer accommodate his growing book collection, so he decided to build a new house for himself and his family. | ||
Ambedkar planned for his new home to have a library. In the new structure, two blocks of three rooms were built on the ground floor of the Rajgruha. In those two blocks, his family live. On the first floor of the royal house, he arranged his library and office.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/the-house-ambedkar-built-in-mumbai-gets-scant-notice/article7626379.ece|title=The house Ambedkar built in Mumbai gets scant notice|last=Rashid|first=Omar|date=8 September 2015|work=The Hindu|access-date=28 November 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | Ambedkar planned for his new home to have a library. In the new structure, two blocks of three rooms were built on the ground floor of the Rajgruha. In those two blocks, his family live. On the first floor of the royal house, he arranged his library and office.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/the-house-ambedkar-built-in-mumbai-gets-scant-notice/article7626379.ece|title=The house Ambedkar built in Mumbai gets scant notice|last=Rashid|first=Omar|date=8 September 2015|work=The Hindu|access-date=28 November 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
In 1930, he owned two plots on each of 99th and 129th streets, and a 55 square yard area in Dadar, a [[Hindu colony]] of Mumbai. At 129th Street in the fifth lane, he decided to build a house for his family, while he constructed a rental building on the 99th plot in the third lane. He received a loan from the [[Central Bank of India]]. Mr. Aaiskar supervised construction. In January 1931, the construction of the building on plot number 129 began and was completed in 1933. Construction of another building on plot 99 started in 1932. After finishing the construction, they named the building "Char Minar". The name "Rajgruha" was related to [[Buddhist culture]] and [[Hindu culture]], whereas the name "Char Minar" was related to [[Muslim culture]]. | In 1930, he owned two plots on each of 99th and 129th streets, and a 55 square yard area in Dadar, a [[Hindu colony]] of Mumbai.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ghadyalpatil |first1=Abhiram |title=Do the Ambedkar monuments in Mumbai do justice to the man? |url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/wXz5Z8Hjst2BVqrnLg9sjK/Do-the-Ambedkar-monuments-in-Mumbai-do-justice-to-the-man.html |access-date=13 December 2022 |work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |date=25 July 2016 |language=en}}</ref> At 129th Street in the fifth lane, he decided to build a house for his family, while he constructed a rental building on the 99th plot in the third lane. He received a loan from the [[Central Bank of India]]. Mr. Aaiskar supervised construction. In January 1931, the construction of the building on plot number 129 began and was completed in 1933. Construction of another building on plot 99 started in 1932. After finishing the construction, they named the building "Char Minar". The name "Rajgruha" was related to [[Buddhist culture]] and [[Hindu culture]], whereas the name "Char Minar" was related to [[Muslim culture]]. | ||
In 1933, Ambedkar, along with his family, moved in. B. R. Ambedkar, his wife [[Ramabai Bhimrao Ambedkar|Ramabai]], son [[Yashwant Ambedkar|Yashwant]], Laxmibai (wife of his brother), Mukund (his nephew), etc. lived there. | In 1933, Ambedkar, along with his family, moved in. B. R. Ambedkar, his wife [[Ramabai Bhimrao Ambedkar|Ramabai]], son [[Yashwant Ambedkar|Yashwant]], Laxmibai (wife of his brother), Mukund (his nephew), etc. lived there. | ||
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[[Category:Monuments and memorials in Mumbai]] | [[Category:Monuments and memorials in Mumbai]] | ||
[[Category:Buddhist buildings in India]] | [[Category:Buddhist buildings and structures in India]] | ||
[[Category:Dalit culture]] | [[Category:Dalit culture]] | ||
[[Category:Religious buildings and structures in Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Religious buildings and structures in Maharashtra]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:43, 11 March 2026
 Rajgruha, the residence of Babasaheb Ambedkar in Dadar, Mumbai | |
| Coordinates | 19°01′17″N 72°50′51″E / 19.0214°N 72.8476°E |
|---|---|
| Location | Hindu colony, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Designer | B. R. Ambedkar |
| Type | Memorial |
| Beginning date | 1931 |
| Completion date | 1933 |
| Dedicated to | B. R. Ambedkar |
Rajgruha (alternative spelling: Rajgraha and Rajgriha) is a memorial and house of the leader B. R. Ambedkar at Hindu colony of Dadar in Mumbai, India. It was named after Rajgriha (now Rajgir), in reference to the ancient Hindu-Buddhist kingdom. The ground floor of the three-story building hosts a heritage museum, as a memorial to the Indian leader.
This place is a popular site for Ambedkarite Buddhists and Dalits . Ambedkar lived at Rajgruha for 15-20 years.[1][2] Millions of people visit the site before the Chaitya Bhoomi in Shivaji Park on 6 December. Ambedkar collected more than 50,000 books during his time at Rajgruha, which made it one of the largest personal libraries in the world at the time of his death.[3][4] Plans to designate the building as a national monument fell through due to legal and technical issues, but in 2013 the mansion became a heritage monument.[5][6]
History[edit | edit source]
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Babasaheb Ambedkar was born into abject poverty. By 1930, however, his financial situation improved as he became a well-known barrister.
Ambedkar's legal office was near Damodar Hall in Parel. Eventually Ambedkar's house at Prabhadevi could no longer accommodate his growing book collection, so he decided to build a new house for himself and his family.
Ambedkar planned for his new home to have a library. In the new structure, two blocks of three rooms were built on the ground floor of the Rajgruha. In those two blocks, his family live. On the first floor of the royal house, he arranged his library and office.[5][7]
In 1930, he owned two plots on each of 99th and 129th streets, and a 55 square yard area in Dadar, a Hindu colony of Mumbai.[8] At 129th Street in the fifth lane, he decided to build a house for his family, while he constructed a rental building on the 99th plot in the third lane. He received a loan from the Central Bank of India. Mr. Aaiskar supervised construction. In January 1931, the construction of the building on plot number 129 began and was completed in 1933. Construction of another building on plot 99 started in 1932. After finishing the construction, they named the building "Char Minar". The name "Rajgruha" was related to Buddhist culture and Hindu culture, whereas the name "Char Minar" was related to Muslim culture.
In 1933, Ambedkar, along with his family, moved in. B. R. Ambedkar, his wife Ramabai, son Yashwant, Laxmibai (wife of his brother), Mukund (his nephew), etc. lived there.
On 9 May 1941, he sold the Char Minar building to pay for the purchase of books and retire outstanding loans. However, he kept the house of Rajgruha as a permanent possession.[9]
Vandalism[edit | edit source]
On the evening of 7 July 2020, the Rajgruha was vandalized by a person. The man entered the premises of the Rajgruha and smashed flower pots, damaged plants, CCTV camera and pelted stones at a window. Then he left. Mumbai Police are investigating the spot. CCTV footage of the incident has been handed over to the police by the Ambedkar family.[10][11] On same day, Matunga police have registered a case against unknown persons for vandalizing the Rajgruha.[12][13] One person has been arrested in the case and further investigation is underway. Next day, On 8 July 2020, the Maharashtra government has decided to keep Rajgruha under permanent police protection.[14][12][13] On 22 July 2020, the main accused in the attack on Rajgruha was arrested. The accused is identified as Vishal Ashok More alias Vitthal Kanya.[15]
See also[edit | edit source]
- Ambedkar family
- Chaitya Bhoomi
- Bhim Janmabhoomi
- Deekshabhoomi
- List of things named after B. R. Ambedkar
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Five must visit places to rediscover the life of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar | India News". Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ↑ "बाबासाहेबांच्या 'राजगृहा'च्या आसपास फेरीवाल्यांचा डेरा". Loksatta (in मराठी). 10 October 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ↑ Geetha, V. (29 October 2017). "Unpacking a Library: Babasaheb Ambedkar and His World of Books". The Wire. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ↑ "Through his vast library, Ambedkar still stays close to his followers - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Gaikwad, Dr. Dnyanraj Kashinath (2016). Mahamanav Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (in मराठी). Riya Publication. p. 186.
- ↑ "डॉ. बाबासाहेब अांबेडकरांच्या 'राजगृह'ने घेतला मोकळा श्वास". divyamarathi (in मराठी). Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ↑ Rashid, Omar (8 September 2015). "The house Ambedkar built in Mumbai gets scant notice". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ↑ Ghadyalpatil, Abhiram (25 July 2016). "Do the Ambedkar monuments in Mumbai do justice to the man?". Mint. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ↑ Gaikwad, Dr. Dnyanraj Kashinath (2016). Mahamanav Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (in मराठी). Riya Publication. p. 187.
- ↑ "Mumbai: One detained in connection with attack on Ambedkar's house | english.lokmat.com". Lokmat English. 8 July 2020.
- ↑ "Ambedkar's Mumbai residence attacked by unidentified persons". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "मुंबई: डॉ बीआर आंबेडकर के घर 'राजगृह' परिसर में तोड़फोड़, उद्धव सरकार ने आवास के बाहर दी सुरक्षा, एक हिरासत में". www.abplive.com. 8 July 2020.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "'राजगृह'वर आता कायमस्वरूपी असणार पोलिसांचा पहारा; ठाकरे सरकारचा महत्वाचा निर्णय". Lokmat. 8 July 2020.
- ↑ "राजगृहाला २४ तास संरक्षण देण्याचा राज्य मंत्रिमंडळाचा निर्णय". zeenews.india.com.
- ↑ "Rajgruha vandalised: 20-year-old man 'caught on CCTV damaging flower pots & hurling stones' arrested". 23 July 2020.