Thackstons work is the first english translation in 70 years of baburs candid 16thcentury autobiographythe earliest known autobiography in islamic literature. Memoirs of babur, prince and emperor, zahiruddin mohammad babur, translated, edited and annotated by wheeler m. Memoirs of babur, prince and emperor modern library classics. Baburnama by zahirudin muhammad babur padshah ghazi. Free download baburnama in hindi by munni devi prasad kayasth in pdf format. Memoirs of babur hardcover july 8, 1994 by zahir aldin babur author see all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The baburnama memoirs of babur, prince and emperor by w. With the memoirs of babur began the tradition of autobiographical writings followed by some of his successors. I gave it four stars instead of five because at some points the author goes into great detail and loses the reader on the way.
Anyone interested in history needs to read this book. Baburnama memoirs of babur zahiruddin muhammad babur padshah ghazi two vols. These memoirs are unique not only from the historical point of view but also from the rich literacy contributions to the oriental languages. The book covers topics as diverse as astronomy, geography, statecraft, military matters. Often quoted by historians and academicians alike, this book possesses the rare distinction of being relevant across centuries. Very enthusiastic about excellent presentation of the book. The author of the hidayat, one of the most revered books on jurisprudence. This translation is based on that by annette beveridge, the baburnama in english. Baburnama is an autobiographical book written by zahiruddin muhammed babur. The baburnama memoirs of babur, prince and emperor.
Books by zahiruddin muhammad babur author of the baburnama. Memoirs of babur, prince and emperor modern library classics by w. Bound in one translated by annette susannah beveridge. The baburnama in english memoirs of babur 1922 volume 2 by annette susannah beveridge at the internet archive the baburnama. The baburnama in english memoirs of babur 1922 volume 1 by annette susannah. The baburnama in english memoirs of babur rare book society. Baburs intimate chronicle is the first autobiography in islamic literature and a work of enduring appeal. Zahiruddin muhammad baburs most popular book is the baburnama. A translation of baburs personal memoir written in turki, baburnama remains true to the original, portraying the extraordinary life of the founder of the mughal empire in india. Zahiruddin muhammad babur has 10 books on goodreads with 2852 ratings.
It reveals its author as not only a military genius, but a. Memoirs of babur, prince and emperor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The babur nama, a journal kept by zahir uddin muhammad babur ad 14831530, the founder of the mughal empire, is the earliest example of autobiographical writing. Baburs honest and intimate chronicle is the first autobiography in islamic literature, written at a time when there was no historical precedent for a personal narrativenow in a sparkling new translation by. Memoirs of babur, prince and emperor paperback sep 10 2002 by w. Interspersed in the text are illustrations, some being contemporary views of places babur describes. The author describes his ememies, friends, family, cities, climates, animals and even fruits. This is a very important book that is extremely detailed.
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