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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is well known for his efforts as a fighter and a scholar to bring liberty, equality and awareness in Indian society regarding various social and legal matters. Various scholar regard Dr. Ambedkar as a feminist by heart. In the early 19th century, world at large witness a specific reformed movement in favour of women in which prominent figures such as Raja Ram Mohan Rao, along with Mritunjay Vidayalankar tried to drew the attention of the society towards wretched conditions. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the first ever Indian who tried to brought justice and equality for women under the umbrella of law rather than in air. The major step taken by him can be seen in the codification of Hindu code which bring the concrete and sincere efforts in Hindu personal laws, which provides women equal rights in various civil matters from marriage rights to adoption and from adoption to succession. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar conceptualize a gynocentric society, wherein patriarchal norms are subverted. Ambedkar recognized the impact of caste patriarchy, caste position, and internal Dalit patriarchy on Dalit women. Keeping in mind the importance of women in the society despite of their caste, Dr. Ambedkar by the way of various speeches try to make the people understand that the true equality and liberty lies in equal opportunities for all i.e., for both men and women. This research paper will focus on the efforts made by Dr. Ambedkar for the shaping of the Hindu code and his views on women's problems in pre- and post-independent India.