Apr 14, 2026

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Today is the birth anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar. Sayajirao had paid compensation when a ship carrying Ambedkar's luggage sank

During the First World War, a ship carrying Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar's luggage was a victim of war. At that time, Sayajirao Gaekwad had compensated for the losses. During World War I, the ship Salsati was torpedoed by Germany. In July 1917, the ship Salsati was torpedoed by Germany while passing through the English Channel. In which 15 people were killed. The ship contained Dr. Ambedkar's PhD, books, and other luggage, which sank. He passed the matriculation examination in 1907. At his felicitation ceremony, Acharya Krishnaji Arjun Keluskar said that Bhimrao should pursue higher studies. He assured that he would get a scholarship from Rajavi Sayajirao of Vadodara for Dr. Bhimrao's higher studies. He gave a scholarship of Rs. 25 per month. Later, he started working in the state of Vadodara. Sitting in a room in the building that is currently located in the Kothi compound in Vadodara, Dr. Bhimrao used to work. During this time, he quit his job due to torture and hardship, including housing, food, and racial hatred. He decided to pursue higher studies abroad. At that time, Sayajirao was staying in Malabar, Mumbai. When the two met, the whole matter was informed. Meanwhile, there was also a discussion about studying abroad and the Maharaja agreed. Dr. Bhimrao was placed as a probationer in the Accountant General's office at a salary of Rs 150 per month It is read in the order that Dr. Gupta is paid a salary of Rs. 150 per month. Bhimrao was placed as a probationer in the office of the Accountant General. He also approved Rs 300 as a gift cover for the loss caused by the sinking of luggage while returning from the US. In 1913 a scholarship of £11.5 was sanctioned In 1913 a scholarship of £11.5 per month was sanctioned. He went to America to study. The First World War was at its peak when he was returning from his studies. They were coming to India in a different ship and in a different ship. At that time, the attack took place.

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