| Author |
Babur, Emperor of Hindustan, 1483-1530 |
| Translator |
Beveridge, Annette Susannah, 1842-1929 |
| Uniform Title |
Bāburnāmah. English
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| Title |
The Bābur-nāma in English (Memoirs of Bābur)
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Turgut Dincer, Bill Tozier, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"The Bābur-nāma in English (Memoirs of Bābur)" by Emperor of Hindustan Babur is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text serves as an autobiographical memoir of Babur, recounting his life, his experiences as a ruler, and insights into his military campaigns and the cultural context of his time. It provides a personal glimpse into the thoughts and actions of Babur as he navigates leadership and his ambitions in establishing the Mughal Empire in India. The opening of the memoir introduces Babur Padshah's life and sets the stage for his narrative, capturing his reflections on the influences of his upbringing and the legacy of his ancestors. Babur highlights the importance of his family environment, especially focusing on his mother and grandfather, and discusses their impact on his aspirations and values. This section outlines his early training and formative years while hinting at the themes of perseverance, governance, and the arts which will be elaborated upon as he embarks on the challenges of reclaiming his ancestral lands and establishing rule. Through the intimate lens of his memoir, readers can expect to explore the intricate blend of personal and political history that shaped one of the most significant figures in South Asian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Mogul Empire
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| Subject |
Babur, Emperor of Hindustan, 1483-1530
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44608 |
| Release Date |
Jan 7, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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