The Story of Babur

Prince, Emperor, Sage

Anuradha, Jane Ray

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Scala
01 August 2022

Children's & Educational; Traditional stories (Children's&YA); Children's & young adult: general non-fiction; Educational: Religious studies: Islam

The memoirs of Babur (14831530), 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 Sharma'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. This new children's edition will be available in English, Russian and Uzbek versions, as well as in Braille editions of all three languages.

AGES: 7 to 11

AUTHOR: Anuradha Sharma writes books for children in English and Nepali. Her works have been translated into many other languages including Gujarati, Kannada, Telugu, Danish and several local languages in South Africa. She has also been published in Braille. She has won the Bal Sahitya Bishesh Puraskar Award twice (2009, 2010). As well as writing stories for children, Anuradha is an editor and translator, and organises various story-writing workshops.

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The memoirs of Babur (14831530), founder of the mighty Mughal Empire, are an absorbing account of conquest and wise rule .

Anuradha Sharma'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 programme 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 .

Available in English, Russian and Uzbek versions, as well as in Braille editions of all three languages

By: Anuradha
Illustrated by: Jane Ray
Imprint: Scala
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 168mm,
Weight: 746g
ISBN: 9781785513947
ISBN 10: 178551394X
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 01 August 2022
Recommended Age: From 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Anuradha Sharma writes books for children in English and Nepali. Her works have been translated into many other languages including Gujarati, Kannada, Telugu, Danish and several local languages in South Africa. She has also been published in Braille. She has won the Bal Sahitya Bishesh Puraskar Award twice (2009, 2010). As well as writing stories for children, Anuradha is an editor and translator, and organises various story-writing workshops. Jane Ray has illustrated over 60 children's books, working with authors such as Michael Rosen, Carol Ann Duffy, Jeanette Winterson, Dianne Hofmeyr and Kevin Crossley-Holland.

Reviews for The Story of Babur: Prince, Emperor, Sage

The Guardian has recommended The Story of Babur in their section Children's and teens roundup - the best new picture books and novels - quite a coup in the competitive children's market. - The Guardian The Story of Babur: Prince, Emperor, Sage', written by Nepalese children's author Anuradha, and illustrated by award-winning artist Jane Ray, is a lucid and lively retelling of the Baburnama, the first true autobiography in Islamic literature, originally penned by the mighty Central Asian king, Babur (1485-1530) also the founder of the Moghul Empire. - Asian Voice 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