INDIA AS SEEN BY BABUR  
( A.D. 1504-1530)
PROF. R. NATH

Pp. 134, Plates 24, Figures 6

 

The Babur Namah of Babur is not only an autobiography, annals, diary and memoir, it is also a unique work of History. It contains his observation of Man, Society and Civilization, and it provides an excellent study of the countries Babur visited.

This book is a compilation, commentary and critique of Babur's observations of India and Indian things, from 1504 to 1530.

Chapters:

1. Introduction - Babur the man, dynasty, padshah, nomadic life,
    addiction of wine and opium, Babur Namah, Secret Will of Babur

2. Description of Kabul - Town and Environ, trading town, products and
    climate, inhabitants of Kabul, the terrain, people and their life, fauna 
    and bird catching - Babur's Architectural Project at Kabul

3. Description of Hindustan - country, rulers, mountains, rivers, seasons,
    time. measures, revenue of Hindustan, Char-Bagh, Hammam and Baoli

4. Fauna of Hindustan - Mammals, Birds, Aquatic Animals

5. Fruits and Flowers of Hindustan

6. Description of Gwalior- Inscriptions of Babur and Humayun in the Fort

7. Other Cities and Towns of Hindustan - Description of Delhi, Agra,
    Mewar Region, Fatehpur Sikri, Dholpur, Kachwa and Chanderi