Story of Babur: Prince, Emperor, Sage

"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. This new children's edition will be available in English, Russian and Uzbek versions, as well as in Braille editions of all three languages.

For ages 7-11 years.

Review: 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
"This adaptation for youngsters will introduce them to this classic of World Literature." - Asian Leader
"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
"It is a very accessible read, full of details of interest to a child reader. Babur's is a story that deserves to be more widely known, and there are many lessons and discussions that can come out of a reading of this book." - International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
"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
Interview with illustrator Jane Ray. - Books for Keeps
"The Story of Babur, a new book with illustrations by Jane Ray, has been released by Scala Arts & Heritage to great reviews." - the Agency
"There are aspects which resonate strongly today; for example, the setting in the beautiful cities of Afghanistan has a disturbing poignancy." - The School Librarian
"Babur is a crucial figure in Central Asian history, and this book plays a valuable role in introducing his story to a wider audience. This book seems most appropriate for KS2 children, who could either read this book independently or explore it with a teacher while studying the history of this region. A glossary helps to explain unfamiliar vocabulary and Jane Ray's vibrant illustrations convey the richness of this culture." - Just Imagine