Description
The Memoirs of Babur, translated by Annette S. Beveridge, is the autobiographical account of Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire in India. Written by Babur in Chagatai Turkish, the memoirs detail his life, from his early struggles in Central Asia to his conquest of India and the establishment of the Mughal dynasty. The text offers insights into Babur’s military campaigns, governance, personal reflections, and cultural observations. Babur’s candid and reflective writing, blending historical narrative with personal musings, provides a unique perspective on the early 16th century and the foundations of Mughal rule.
