LITERARY-CRITICAL REMARKS IN THE BABUR-NAME
Abstract
This article focuses on examining Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur’s approach to literature and his literary-critical thoughts as presented in his Babur-name. The paper analyzes Babur's engagement with literature, his comments on literary figures, and his reflections on literary criticism within his memoirs. Babur, through his work, provides insights into the social and cultural role of literature in his time. The article delves into Babur's objectivity in evaluating works, his reflections on poetic activity, and his historical judgments on literary practices in the Timurid period. His remarks on the works of poets and intellectuals in the context of his reign highlight the significant interplay between literature and politics, showing how Babur's personal experiences shaped his views on literary traditions and their social implications.
Keywords
Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur, Babur-name, literature, literary criticism, Chagatai literature, Uzbek literature, Timurids, poets, literary studiesHow to Cite
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