History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2012 History
Consider the following statements about Babur's Memoirs and point out the incorrect one.
ABabur's Memoirs throw a flow of light on contemporary affairs
BIt exhibits Babur's interest in nature
CIt provides no information about Farghana, Samarqand and Kabul where he spent time ✓ Correct
DIt throws light on his contemporaries, their good and bad points, including himself
Correct answer: (C) It provides no information about Farghana, Samarqand and Kabul where he spent time — The statement that the Memoirs give no information about Farghana, Samarqand and Kabul is incorrect, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The statement that the Memoirs give no information about Farghana, Samarqand and Kabul is incorrect, so that is the answer.
★In fact the Baburnama describes these very places in rich detail.
★Babur spent his early life in Farghana, struggled for Samarqand and later ruled from Kabul.
★He wrote vividly about their climate, fruits, people and politics.
★The Memoirs also reveal his keen interest in nature and his frank judgement of contemporaries.
★The Baburnama is a candid autobiography and a major source for the age.
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