Baber, First of the Moguls

""Baber First of the Moguls"" is a historical biography written by Fernand Grenard. The book tells the story of Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur, who was a descendant of Genghis Khan and Timur, and the founder of the Mughal Empire in India. The book chronicles Babur's life from his birth in 1483 in Uzbekistan to his death in 1530 in India. It covers his early years as a prince, his struggles to gain and maintain power, his military conquests, and his cultural and artistic achievements. The book also provides insights into the political and social climate of Central Asia and India during Babur's time. Overall, ""Baber First of the Moguls"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in Indian history.1930. Translated and Adapted by Homer White and Richard Glaenzer. Contents: The Panther Cub; Samarkand Won and Lost; They Who Win Samarkand; A Prince of the Mountains; The Stirrups of Resolution; Kabul and the Gateway to India; Herat, Pearl of Khorassan; Treason at Kabul; The Scepter of Timur; A Firebrand of Allah; Fickle Fortune and Two Faithful Men; Baber Looks at India over the Wine Cups; The Star of Empire in India; The Kill of the Tiger; Baber Proves Himself Emperor; The Tragic Death; and The Empire Death Could Not End.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.