Who among the following is the author of the book 'The Buddha and his Dhamma', which appeared in 1957 after the death of its author?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is BR Ambedkar.Key Points

The author of the book 'The Buddha and his Dhamma' is B.R. Ambedkar.
The book was published posthumously in 1957, after the death of Ambedkar.
The book is based on the life and teachings of Buddha and his philosophy of Dhamma.
The book is an attempt to make the teachings of Buddha accessible to the masses and to explain the relevance of Buddhism in modern times.

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Subhas Chandra Bose was a freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence.
- He was not the author of 'The Buddha and his Dhamma.'
Mahatma Gandhi was a political and spiritual leader who led India to independence.
- While he was a proponent of nonviolence and religious tolerance, he was not the author of 'The Buddha and his Dhamma.'
Motilal Nehru was a lawyer and politician who played an important role in the Indian National Congress.
- He was not the author of 'The Buddha and his Dhamma.'
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.