- The memoirs of Babur (1483 - 1530), founder of the mighty Mughal
Empire, are an absorbing account of conquest and wise rule- Anuradha's
lucid and lively retelling of the Baburnama will introduce this classic
of world literature to a new generation of young readers- Published
alongside an extensive program promoting the rich cultural heritage of
the Republic of Uzbekistan- Coincides with an exhibition on the Boburid
dynasty of the Mughal Empire at the Smithsonian Institute"This
adaptation for younger readers (Key Stage 2) will introduce them to this
classic of world literature and to Babur's exciting adventures of
discovery and conquest." -- The School Run "In a time where we are even
more aware of the need for diversity and understanding of other
traditions, this will make an excellent addition to any school library."
-- Margaret Pemberton "This dynamic retelling of the memoirs of Babur,
founder of the Mughal empire and Uzbek national hero, features the
triumphs and reverses of his military and political career, with richly
coloured illustrations." -- The Guardian "A perfect introduction to the
Baburnama for young readers giving them a flavour of this classic of
world literature and Babur's exciting adventures of discovery and
conquest." -- Outside in World The memoirs of Babur (1483-1530),
descendant of Genghis Khan and Timur (Tamburlaine) and founder of the
mighty Mughal Empire, enjoy worldwide renown as the first true
autobiography in Islamic literature and an absorbing account of conquest
and wise rule, composed by a man whose erudition and statecraft have
elevated him to the status of a national hero in the countries of
Central Asia. Babur's narrative describes not only the battles that
propelled him to power, but the people, flora and fauna of the lands he
ruled - taking us from Samarkand to Kabul to northern India. Anuradha's
lucid and lively retelling of the Baburnama will introduce this classic
of world literature to a new generation of young readers, for whom the
story of Babur will serve as both a thrilling adventure and an exemplary
tale. The Story of Babur: Prince, Emperor, Sage is published as the
Republic of Uzbekistan undertakes an extensive programme of promoting
and communicating its rich cultural heritage both within its own borders
and to the rest of the world. The book's publication will coincide with
an exhibition on the Boburid dynasty of the Mughal Empire at the
Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC. For ages 7-11 years. Text in
French.
