With the memoirs of babur began the tradition of autobiographical writings followed by some of his successors. 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. This is a very important book that is extremely detailed. Zahiruddin muhammad baburs most popular book is the baburnama. Bound in one translated by annette susannah beveridge.
Interspersed in the text are illustrations, some being contemporary views of places babur describes. These memoirs are unique not only from the historical point of view but also from the rich literacy contributions to the oriental languages. This translation is based on that by annette beveridge, the baburnama in english. 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. 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. Often quoted by historians and academicians alike, this book possesses the rare distinction of being relevant across centuries. Memoirs of babur, prince and emperor modern library classics by w. The baburnama in english memoirs of babur 1922 volume 2 by annette susannah beveridge at the internet archive the baburnama. Baburnama memoirs of babur zahiruddin muhammad babur padshah ghazi two vols. 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.
Very enthusiastic about excellent presentation of the book. Memoirs of babur, prince and emperor modern library classics. The book covers topics as diverse as astronomy, geography, statecraft, military matters. The baburnama in english memoirs of babur rare book society. Baburnama is an autobiographical book written by zahiruddin muhammed babur. Memoirs of babur, prince and emperor, zahiruddin mohammad babur, translated, edited and annotated by wheeler m. Thackstons work is the first english translation in 70 years of baburs candid 16thcentury autobiographythe earliest known autobiography in islamic literature. 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. Memoirs of babur, prince and emperor paperback sep 10 2002 by w. The baburnama memoirs of babur, prince and emperor by w.
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