Template:Infobox all-in-one/doc

Usage

Infobox all-in-one/doc

is a comprehensive, modern infobox template designed for biographical articles about persons, officeholders, royalty, and other notable individuals with extensive political careers. It combines functionality from multiple specialized infobox templates into one unified, multilingual template with **enhanced support for up to 15 political offices**.

Key Features

• Multilingual name support (English, Hindi, native language, Devanagari)
• Smart Religion/Dharma distinction (automatically displays "Dharma" for Hindu/Buddhist/Jain/Sikh)
• Support for **up to 15 different political offices** with separate, clearly labeled subsections
• Acting/non-acting status tracking for each office
• Complete hierarchical information for each position (supervisors, appointees, predecessors, successors)
• Comprehensive personal, professional, and royalty information
• Modern aesthetic design with light blue color scheme
• Hierarchical organization with clear section headers
• Perfect for long political careers and complex administrative histories

When to Use This Template

Use

Infobox all-in-one/doc

for:

• Individuals with multiple political positions
• Long careers spanning decades with many different roles
• Politicians, diplomats, bureaucrats, and administrators
• Religious leaders with multiple titles and positions
• Military officers with different commands
• Professionals with diverse career trajectories
• Historical figures with complex career paths

Blank Template (Extended Version)

{{Infobox all-in-one
| name                = 
| hindi_name          = 
| native_name         = 
| amp_devanagari      = 
| image               = 
| image_upright       = 
| alt                 = 
| caption             = 
| religion            = 
| birth_name          = 
| birth_date          = 
| birth_place         = 
| death_date          = 
| death_place         = 
| resting_place       = 
| nationality         = 
| citizenship         = 
| other_names         = 
| education           = 
| alma_mater          = 
| occupation          = 
| years_active        = 
| known_for           = 
| notable_works       = 
<!-- Office 1-15 parameters (repeat for each office with suffix: blank, 2, 3...15) -->
| office              = | order               = | acting              = | term_start          = | term_end            = 
| incumbent           = | monarch             = | president           = | primeminister       = | governor            = 
| deputy              = | appointer           = | predecessor         = | successor           = | constituency        = 
<!-- Royalty Information -->
| reign               = 
| coronation          = 
| royal_predecessor   = 
| royal_successor     = 
| royal_house         = 
| dynasty             = 
| father              = 
| mother              = 
<!-- Personal Life -->
| spouse              = 
| partner             = 
| children            = 
| parents             = 
| relatives           = 
| family              = 
<!-- Awards and Recognition -->
| awards              = 
| honours             = 
<!-- Military Service -->
| allegiance          = 
| branch              = 
| serviceyears        = 
| rank                = 
| unit                = 
| commands            = 
| battles             = 
<!-- Other -->
| website             = 
| signature           = 
| signature_alt       = 
| footnotes           = 
}}

Complete Parameter List

Name and Title Parameters

name

The common name of the person. If left blank, defaults to the article title. Displayed in large, bold text at the top of the infobox.

Display Style: 125% font size, bold, centered

Example: Amir Khan Muttaqi

hindi_name

The person's name in Hindi (Devanagari script). Appears directly below the main name in bold with the same size and prominence as the main name.

Display Style: 100% font size, bold, centered (same as name)

Example: अमीर ख़ान मुत्तक़ी

Note: Essential for bilingual Wikipedia articles or persons with significant Hindi nomenclature.

native_name

The person's name in their native language (if different from Hindi or English). Appears in a smaller font size below hindi_name, grouped with amp_devanagari.

Display Style: 85% font size, normal weight

Example: امیرخان مطقی (Pashto/Dari) or មोहનદાস કરમચંદ ગાંધી (Gujarati)

Note: Useful for names in Persian, Arabic, Chinese, Sanskrit, or regional Indian languages.

amp_devanagari

Alternative transliteration or representation in Devanagari script. Appears together with native_name in smaller font on a new line.

Display Style: 85% font size, normal weight

Example: अमीर खान मुत्तकी

Note: Useful for transliteration variations; appears with line break after native_name.

other_names

Other names, nicknames, aliases, titles, or alternative forms by which the person is known.

Example: Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Mullah Amir Khan Muttaqi, Maulana Amir Khan Muttaqi Qasmi

Note: Can include honorifics, titles of respect, and alternative spellings.

Image Parameters

image

Filename of the image (without "File:" prefix). Use a high-quality photograph or portrait.

Format: PNG, JPG, or SVG

Example: Amir Khan Muttaqi 2025.jpg

image_upright

Scales the image. Default is 1. Use decimal values:

• 0.8 = 80% of default size
• 0.9 = 90% (slightly smaller)
• 1.0 = 100% (default)
• 1.15 = 115% (slightly larger)
• 1.3 = 130% (larger)

Example: 1.15

alt

Alternative text describing the image for visually impaired readers and accessibility. Should be descriptive and contextual.

Example: Amir Khan Muttaqi in formal diplomatic attire at a 2025 event

caption

Caption for the image. Include the date and context if available.

Example: Muttaqi during his visit to India in October 2025

Religion/Dharma Parameter

religion

The person's religion or religious tradition. Has special conditional logic:

• If value is Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, or Sikh (case-insensitive) → Label: "Dharma"
• For all other religions → Label: "Religion"

Examples:

• Hindu → displays "Dharma: Hindu"
• Buddhist → displays "Dharma: Buddhist"
• Jain → displays "Dharma: Jain"
• Sikh → displays "Dharma: Sikh"
• Sunni Islam (Hanafi school of jurisprudence, Deobandi school of thought) → displays "Religion: Sunni Islam (Hanafi school of jurisprudence, Deobandi school of thought)"
• Christianity → displays "Religion: Christianity"
• Judaism → displays "Religion: Judaism"

For Detailed Religious Information: Use wikilinks and nested descriptions for comprehensive information about denominational affiliations, schools of thought, and theological traditions.

Personal Information Parameters

birth_name

Name at birth, if different from the main name or current name.

Example: Muhammad Amir Khan

birth_date

Date of birth.

• For living people: {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}}
• For deceased: {{Birth date|YYYY|MM|DD}}

Example: {{Birth date and age|1968|1|1}}

birth_place

Place of birth with geographic hierarchy: city/town, province/state, country.

Example: Helmand Province, Afghanistan

death_date

Date of death. Use {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date, then birth date).

Example: {{Death date and age|2024|3|15|1968|1|1}}

death_place

Place of death: city, region, country.

Example: Kabul, Afghanistan

resting_place

Location of burial, cremation site, or memorial.

Example: Kabul National Cemetery

nationality

Current or primary nationality. Use wikilinks to country articles.

Example: Afghan

citizenship

Legal citizenship, if different from nationality.

Example: Afghan (1968–present)

education

Educational credentials, degrees, and certificates. Link to relevant institutions.

Example: Religious schools for Afghan refugees in Pakistan; Darul Uloom Deoband (honorary, 2025)

alma_mater

Educational institutions attended. Each institution should be linked.

Example: Darul Uloom Deoband, Oxford University

occupation

Primary occupation(s) or professional roles. Can use bulleted list format.

Example:

• Diplomat * Taliban official * Government minister

years_active

Period of active career or public life. Format: START–END or START–present.

Example: 1994–present

known_for

What the person is notable for or famous for. Can use bulleted list for multiple items.

Example:

• Afghanistan's Foreign Minister * Taliban negotiation team member * Diplomatic engagement with global powers * Deobandi theological heritage

notable_works

Notable works, publications, books, or major achievements.

Example: Diplomatic engagements with 15+ countries

Political Career Parameters

The infobox supports **up to 15 separate political offices** (office, office2, office3, ... office15), each with its own complete set of parameters displayed as distinct, clearly labeled subsections under the "Political career" header.

How Multiple Offices Display

Each office appears as a **separate blue subsection** with:

• Order and office title as the subsection header
• Acting/official status indicator
• Complete term information
• Chain of command (President, PM, Governor, etc.)
• Predecessor and successor information
• Appointing authority

This creates a clear, chronological view of the person's political career progression.

Office Parameter Sets

For each office number (1-15), use the corresponding suffix on these parameters:

office / office2 / office3 / ... / office15

The political position, office, or governmental role held. Each office appears as a separate bold subsection under "Political career" with a light blue background.

Example (office): Minister of Foreign Affairs

Example (office2): Minister of Education

Example (office3): Minister of Information and Culture

order / order2 / order3 / ... / order15

The numerical order of office holding (e.g., "42nd", "1st", "7th"). Appears above the office name in the subsection header.

Example: 1st

Note: Optional; if blank, only the office name appears in the subsection header.

acting / acting2 / acting3 / ... / acting15

Set to "yes" if the person held this office in an acting capacity (temporary, not officially appointed). Displays as "Status: Acting" in the subsection.

Example: yes

Note: Leave blank or omit if the person held the office permanently/officially. Display is conditional—only shows if value is "yes".

term_start / term_start2 / term_start3 / ... / term_start15

Start date of the term in office. Can be formatted as:

• Month and year: 7 September 2021
• Year only: 2000
• Full date: 7 September 2021

Example: 7 September 2021

term_end / term_end2 / term_end3 / ... / term_end15

End date when the person left office. Leave blank if still serving in this capacity.

Example: 2001

Note: If person currently holds office, use |incumbent= instead of term_end.

incumbent / incumbent2 / incumbent3 / ... / incumbent15

Set to "yes" if the person currently holds this office. Displays "In office: [term_start] – present" instead of an end date.

Example: yes

Note: Only use one of term_end or incumbent for each office (not both).

monarch / monarch2 / monarch3 / ... / monarch15

The reigning monarch during this term (for offices in monarchical systems).

Example: Amanullah Khan

president / president2 / president3 / ... / president15

The president served under during this term (for offices in republican systems).

Example: Ashraf Ghani

primeminister / primeminister2 / primeminister3 / ... / primeminister15

The prime minister served under during this term (for parliamentary systems).

Example: Mohammad Hassan Akhund

governor / governor2 / governor3 / ... / governor15

The governor served under (for provincial/state/local offices).

Example: Lord Mountbatten

deputy / deputy2 / deputy3 / ... / deputy15

Deputy or assistant to the officeholder, if applicable.

Example: Name of Deputy

appointer / appointer2 / appointer3 / ... / appointer15

The person or body that appointed the officeholder to this position.

Example: Taliban Shura Council

predecessor / predecessor2 / predecessor3 / ... / predecessor15

The person who held this office immediately before. Link to their article if available.

Example: Hanif Atmar

Note: Can link to a specific person or leave blank if unknown/no predecessor.

successor / successor2 / successor3 / ... / successor15

The person who held this office immediately after. Leave blank if position still vacant or successor unknown.

Example: Mohammad Yunus Qanuni

constituency / constituency2 / constituency3 / ... / constituency15

Electoral constituency or geographic area represented (for elected positions).

Example: Helmand Province

Office Parameters Quick Reference Table

Office	Office Parameter	Order	Acting	Term Start	Term End	Incumbent
1	|office=	|order=	|acting=	|term_start=	|term_end=	|incumbent=
2	|office2=	|order2=	|acting2=	|term_start2=	|term_end2=	|incumbent2=
3	|office3=	|order3=	|acting3=	|term_start3=	|term_end3=	|incumbent3=
4	|office4=	|order4=	|acting4=	|term_start4=	|term_end4=	|incumbent4=
5	|office5=	|order5=	|acting5=	|term_start5=	|term_end5=	|incumbent5=
6	|office6=	|order6=	|acting6=	|term_start6=	|term_end6=	|incumbent6=
7	|office7=	|order7=	|acting7=	|term_start7=	|term_end7=	|incumbent7=
8	|office8=	|order8=	|acting8=	|term_start8=	|term_end8=	|incumbent8=
9	|office9=	|order9=	|acting9=	|term_start9=	|term_end9=	|incumbent9=
10	|office10=	|order10=	|acting10=	|term_start10=	|term_end10=	|incumbent10=
11	|office11=	|order11=	|acting11=	|term_start11=	|term_end11=	|incumbent11=
12	|office12=	|order12=	|acting12=	|term_start12=	|term_end12=	|incumbent12=
13	|office13=	|order13=	|acting13=	|term_start13=	|term_end13=	|incumbent13=
14	|office14=	|order14=	|acting14=	|term_start14=	|term_end14=	|incumbent14=
15	|office15=	|order15=	|acting15=	|term_start15=	|term_end15=	|incumbent15=

Royalty Parameters

Use these parameters for monarchs, rulers, and members of royal families:

reign

Period of reign for monarchs. Format: START–END or START–present.

Example: 1556–1605

coronation

Date of coronation ceremony.

Example: 14 February 1556

royal_predecessor

Previous monarch on the throne.

Example: Humayun

royal_successor

Next monarch after abdication or death.

Example: Jahangir

royal_house

Royal house or dynasty name (if applicable).

Example: Mughal dynasty

dynasty

Dynasty name.

Example: Timurid dynasty

father

Father's name (particularly for royalty; use with |mother= if both are known).

Example: Humayun

mother

Mother's name (particularly for royalty; use with |father= if both are known).

Example: Hamida Banu Begum

Personal Life Parameters

spouse

Spouse's name(s). Use format: Name (m. YYYY–YYYY) or Name (m. YYYY–present).

Example: Name (m. 2015–present)

Multiple spouses: Name1 (m. 2000–2010), Name2 (m. 2012–present)

partner

Unmarried life partner, if relevant to the biography.

Example: Name (1990–present)

children

Number or names of children. Can specify number or list names.

Example: 4 (including Name1 and Name2)

Alternative: Name1, Name2, Name3, Name4

parents

Parents' names. Overrides individual |father=/|mother= parameters if all three are used.

Example: Father Name and Mother Name

father

Father's name only (when |parents= is not used).

Example: Father Name

mother

Mother's name only (when |parents= is not used).

Example: Mother Name

relatives

Notable relatives or family members.

Example: Cousin Name (cousin), Uncle Name (uncle)

family

Family name or notable family connections or dynasty.

Example: Gandhi family, Mughal dynasty

Awards and Honours Parameters

awards

Major awards received. Use

for multiple awards on separate lines.

Example:

• Nobel Peace Prize (1964)
• Bharat Ratna (1955)
• Gandhi Peace Prize (1999)

honours

Honours, decorations, titles, credentials, or certificates received.

Example:

• OBE
• Padma Bhushan
• Sanad-e-Hadith from Darul Uloom Deoband (2025)

Military Service Parameters

allegiance

Country or entity served in military capacity.

Example: British India, India

branch

Military branch (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, etc.).

Example: Indian Army

serviceyears

Years of military service. Format: START–END.

Example: 1942–1947

rank

Final or highest military rank achieved.

Example: Colonel

unit

Military unit served in.

Example: 17th Rajput Regiment

commands

Military commands held.

Example: 4th Infantry Division

battles

Battles or wars participated in. Use

for multiple.

Example:

• World War II
• Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

Other Parameters

website

Official website or online presence. Use {{URL}} template.

Example: {{URL|example.com}}

signature

Filename of signature image (without "File:" prefix).

Example: Example signature.svg

signature_alt

Alternative text description of the signature image.

Example: M. K. Gandhi

footnotes

Additional notes, references, or contextual information that appears at the bottom of the infobox.

Example: Member of Taliban's Shura Council; Key member of Taliban negotiation team with United States

Design Features

Name Hierarchy

The template displays names in a carefully designed visual hierarchy:

• Large Bold (125% size, same prominence as main name): |name=, |hindi_name=
• Small Text (85% size, grouped together): |native_name=, |amp_devanagari=

This ensures proper prominence for multilingual names while maintaining aesthetic appeal and readability.

Religion/Dharma Logic

Automatically determines label based on religious tradition:

• Dharmic religions (Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh) → Label: "Dharma"
• All other religions (Islam, Christianity, Judaism, etc.) → Label: "Religion"

This respects cultural and philosophical distinctions between Dharmic and Abrahamic traditions.

Multiple Office Support

Each political office appears as a distinct subsection with blue background containing:

• Office order and name in header
• Acting/official status indicator
• Term dates (or "In office: [start] – present" if current)
• Supervisory hierarchy (Monarch, President, PM, Governor, etc.)
• Appointing authority
• Predecessor and successor information
• Constituency (for elected positions)

This allows clear visualization of:

• Career progression through multiple positions
• Chronological order of offices
• Relationship between different roles
• Administrative hierarchy for each position

Modern Aesthetic

• Clean, uncluttered layout with spacious padding
• Subtle light blue color scheme:

 - Main background: #e3f2fd (light blue)
 - Header background: #bbdefb (slightly darker blue)

• Hierarchical information display with clear visual separations
• Responsive design for different screen sizes (mobile-friendly)
• Proper spacing and alignment for readability
• Bold headers for easy scanning

Typography

• Template name (above): 125% font size, bold, centered
• Hindi name (subheader): 100% font size, bold, centered
• Native name (subheader2): 85% font size, normal weight, centered
• Section headers: 95% font size, bold, centered
• Labels (left column): 100% font size, bold, left-aligned, 30% width
• Data (right column): 100% font size, normal weight, 70% width
• Footnotes: 85% font size, centered

Usage Examples

Example 1: Long Political Career (Winston Churchill - 6 Offices)

{{Infobox all-in-one
| name                = [[Winston Churchill]]
| hindi_name          = विंस्टन चर्चिल
| image               = Winston Churchill.jpg
| caption             = Churchill in 1941
| religion            = Christianity

| birth_date          = {{Birth date|1874|11|30}}
| birth_place         = [[Woodstock, Oxfordshire]], England
| death_date          = {{Death date and age|1965|1|24|1874|11|30}}
| death_place         = [[London]], England

| occupation          = Politician, writer, military officer
| years_active        = 1895–1965

<!-- OFFICE 1: Prime Minister (First Term) -->
| office              = [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom]]
| order               = 60th
| term_start          = 10 May 1940
| term_end            = 23 July 1945
| predecessor         = [[Neville Chamberlain]]
| successor           = [[Clement Attlee]]
| monarch             = [[George VI]]

<!-- OFFICE 2: Leader of the Opposition -->
| office2             = [[Leader of the Opposition (United Kingdom)|Leader of the Opposition]]
| term_start2         = 23 July 1945
| term_end2           = 25 October 1951
| predecessor2        = [[Clement Attlee]]

<!-- OFFICE 3: Prime Minister (Second Term) -->
| office3             = [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom]]
| order3              = 63rd
| term_start3         = 25 October 1951
| term_end3           = 5 April 1955
| predecessor3        = [[Clement Attlee]]
| successor3          = [[Anthony Eden]]
| monarch3            = [[Elizabeth II]]

<!-- OFFICE 4: Secretary of State for the Colonies -->
| office4             = [[Secretary of State for the Colonies]]
| term_start4         = 1921
| term_end4           = 1922
| predecessor4        = [[Viscount Milner]]
| successor4          = [[Edward Wood]]

<!-- OFFICE 5: Chancellor of the Exchequer -->
| office5             = [[Chancellor of the Exchequer]]
| term_start5         = 1924
| term_end5           = 1929
| predecessor5        = [[Philip Snowden]]
| successor5          = [[Philip Snowden]]
| monarch5            = [[George V]]

<!-- OFFICE 6: First Lord of the Admiralty -->
| office6             = [[First Lord of the Admiralty]]
| term_start6         = 1911
| term_end6           = 1915
| predecessor6        = [[Reginald McKenna]]
| successor6          = [[Arthur Balfour]]
| monarch6            = [[George V]]

| spouse              = [[Clementine Hozier]] (m. 1908–1965)
| children            = 5

| awards              = {{Plainlist|
* [[Nobel Prize in Literature]] (1953)
* [[Order of the Garter]]
}}
}}

This example displays all 6 offices as separate blue subsections under "Political career", chronologically organized with complete administrative details for each position.

Example 2: Diplomat with Multiple Postings (Amir Khan Muttaqi - 4 Offices)

{{Infobox all-in-one
| name                = Amir Khan Muttaqi
| hindi_name          = अमीर ख़ान मुत्तक़ी
| image               = Amir Khan Muttaqi 2025.jpg
| image_upright       = 1.15
| caption             = Muttaqi during his visit to India in October 2025
| religion            = [[Sunni Islam]] ([[Hanafi]] school of jurisprudence, [[Deobandi]] school of thought)

| birth_date          = {{Birth year and age|1968}}
| birth_place         = [[Helmand Province]], [[Afghanistan]]
| nationality         = [[Afghanistan|Afghan]]
| other_names         = Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Mullah Amir Khan Muttaqi, Maulana Amir Khan Muttaqi Qasmi

| education           = Religious schools for Afghan refugees in Pakistan
| alma_mater          = [[Darul Uloom Deoband]] (honorary, 2025)
| occupation          = Diplomat, Taliban official, Government minister
| years_active        = 1994–present

<!-- OFFICE 1: Current Foreign Minister -->
| office              = [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Afghanistan)|Minister of Foreign Affairs]]
| acting              = yes
| term_start          = 7 September 2021
| incumbent           = yes
| predecessor         = [[Hanif Atmar]]

<!-- OFFICE 2: Minister of Education (First Taliban Era) -->
| office2             = [[Ministry of Education (Afghanistan)|Minister of Education]]
| term_start2         = 2000
| term_end2           = 2001
| predecessor2        = 
| successor2          = [[Mohammad Yunus Qanuni]]

<!-- OFFICE 3: Minister of Information and Culture (First Taliban Era) -->
| office3             = [[Ministry of Information and Culture (Afghanistan)|Minister of Information and Culture]]
| term_start3         = 1996
| term_end3           = 2001
| successor3          = [[Sayed Makhdoom Raheen]]

<!-- OFFICE 4: Director General of Kandahar Radio -->
| office4             = Director General of Kandahar Radio
| term_start4         = 1994
| term_end4           = 1996

| awards              = {{Plainlist|
* Sanad-e-Hadith (Certificate of Hadith authorization) from [[Darul Uloom Deoband]] (October 2025)
* Honorary title of ''Qasmi'' from Darul Uloom Deoband (October 2025)
}}

| footnotes           = Member of Taliban's Shura Council; Received temporary UN travel exemption for diplomatic missions; Key member of Taliban negotiation team with United States
}}

Example 3: Historical Ruler with Multiple Titles (Akbar the Great)

{{Infobox all-in-one
| name                = [[Akbar the Great]]
| hindi_name          = अकबर
| image               = Akbar the Great.jpg
| caption             = Akbar in a Mughal court painting
| religion            = [[Mughal religion]]

| birth_date          = {{Birth date|1542|10|15}}
| birth_place         = [[Amarkot]], [[Rajputana]]
| death_date          = {{Death date and age|1605|10|27|1542|10|15}}
| death_place         = [[Agra]], [[Mughal Empire]]
| resting_place       = [[Sikandra]], Agra

| occupation          = Emperor, military commander, patron of arts
| years_active        = 1556–1605

<!-- PRIMARY OFFICE: Emperor -->
| office              = [[Mughal Emperor]]
| reign               = 1556–1605
| coronation          = 14 February 1556
| royal_house         = [[Mughal dynasty]]
| father              = [[Humayun]]
| mother              = [[Hamida Banu Begum]]

| spouse              = {{Plainlist|
* [[Ruqaiya Sultan Begum]] (m. 1558–1583)
* [[Salima Sultan Begum]] (m. 1561–1612)
* [[Mariam-uz-Zamani]] (m. 1562–1604)
}}

| children            = [[Jahangir]], [[Dara Baksh]], [[Murad]], [[Aram Banu Begum]]

| awards              = {{Plainlist|
* Expansion of Mughal Empire to 30 million people
* Reformation of administrative and military systems
* Patron of [[Mughal art and architecture]]
* Religious syncretism and ''Din-i Ilahi''
}}
}}

Example 4: Indian Independence Leader (Dr. B. R. Ambedkar - Multiple Roles)

{{Infobox all-in-one
| name                = [[B. R. Ambedkar]]
| hindi_name          = बी आर आंबेडकर
| native_name         = भीमराव रामजी आंबेडकर
| image               = BR Ambedkar.jpg
| religion            = {{nowrap|[[Buddhism|Buddhist]]}} (converted 1956)

| birth_date          = {{Birth date|1891|4|14}}
| birth_place         = [[Mhow]], [[Indore]], [[India]]
| death_date          = {{Death date and age|1956|12|6|1891|4|14}}
| death_place         = [[Delhi]], India

| education           = [[Columbia University]] (Ph.D. Economics), [[London School of Economics]] (B.Sc.)
| occupation          = {{Plainlist| * Economist * Jurist * Politician * Social reformer * Buddhist leader}}
| years_active        = 1920–1956
| known_for           = {{Plainlist| * Drafting the Constitution of India * Dalit social movement * Religious conversion and Buddhism in India}}

<!-- OFFICE 1: Chairman of the Drafting Committee -->
| office              = [[Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution|Chairman, Drafting Committee of the Constitution]]
| term_start          = 1946
| term_end            = 1949
| appointer           = [[Jawaharlal Nehru]]

<!-- OFFICE 2: Minister of Law and Justice -->
| office2             = [[Ministry of Law and Justice|Minister of Law and Justice]]
| term_start2         = 1947
| term_end2           = 1951
| predecessor2        = 
| successor2          = [[Ravi Shankar Shastri]]
| primeminister2      = [[Jawaharlal Nehru]]

<!-- OFFICE 3: Member of Constituent Assembly -->
| office3             = Member of the [[Constituent Assembly of India]]
| term_start3         = 1946
| term_end3           = 1950

<!-- OFFICE 4: Member of Parliament -->
| office4             = Member of [[Lok Sabha]]
| term_start4         = 1952
| term_end4           = 1956
| constituency4       = [[Bombay South (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bombay South]]

| awards              = {{Plainlist|
* [[Bharat Ratna]] (posthumous, 1990)
* Honorary Doctorate from [[Cambridge University]]
* Honorary Doctorate from [[University of Bombay]]
}}

| footnotes           = Principal architect of the Indian Constitution; Leader of the Dalit Buddhist movement; Founded the Samaj Samata Sangha
}}

Troubleshooting

Offices Not Appearing

• Solution: Ensure you've filled in the |office= or |office2=, etc. parameter with a non-empty value
• Blank office parameters will not display their subsections
• Check that you're using the correct parameter name (|office3= not |office_3=)

Acting Status Not Showing

• Solution: Set |acting= to exactly "yes" (case-sensitive)
• Make sure at least |term_start= is filled in for that office
• Acting status only displays if set; leaving it blank will not show "Status: Acting"

Hindi Name Not Bold

• Solution: The hindi_name parameter should automatically display in bold
• Check that the template code has proper font-weight:bold; in subheader styling
• Verify you're entering the parameter as |hindi_name=, not |hindi name=

Multiple Offices Overlapping

• Solution: Each office should get its own blue subheader automatically
• If they're not separating, ensure each office (|office2=, |office3=, etc.) has a distinct name
• Check that conditional logic is working properly

Term Dates Format

• Accepted formats: "7 September 2021", "September 2021", "2021", "7–15 September 2021"
• Use "–" (en dash) not "-" (hyphen) for date ranges
• For ranges: "7 September 2021 – 15 March 2022"

Too Many Labels Showing

• Solution: The template uses conditional logic |

1. if:= to only show labels when data is present

• If empty parameters are still showing labels, verify the conditional structure is correct
• Test with a minimal example first

Best Practices

General

• Use wikilinks for all person names and institutional names
• Maintain chronological order for multiple offices (earliest to latest)
• Include complete information for each office (predecessor, successor, dates)
• Use consistent date formatting throughout

Name Parameters

• Always fill |name= with the most common English name
• Use |hindi_name= for Hindi Devanagari versions
• Use |native_name= for original language names (Pashto, Persian, Gujarati, etc.)
• Use |amp_devanagari= only if transliteration differs from hindi_name

Religion Parameter

• Use full denomination names for precision (e.g., "Sunni Islam" not "Islam")
• Include school of thought/jurisprudence for detailed religious information
• The template automatically handles "Dharma" vs "Religion" labeling
• Use wikilinks to religious tradition articles

Political Offices

• Start with |office= (no suffix) for the most important/current position
• Use |office2=, |office3=, etc. for additional positions
• Set |acting= to "yes" only if not the official holder
• Always provide |predecessor= and |successor= when known
• Fill |primeminister=, |president=, or |monarch= to show supervisory relationships

Multiple Offices Organization

• Order offices chronologically (earliest to latest)
• For officials serving under multiple governments, indicate the change in |president=, |primeminister=, or |monarch=
• Leave predecessor/successor blank if truly unknown; don't guess

See Also

• {{Infobox person}}
• {{Infobox officeholder}}
• {{Infobox royalty}}
• {{Infobox politician}}
• Wikipedia:Infobox