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What has Babur recorded in his remini secences?

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Babur.s reminiscences have been recorded in his autobiography Tuzuk-i-Baburi or .Babur Nama. Babur had written this book in his native, Turkish language. It reflects the conducts, mode of eating and the way of living of the countrymen.
(a) Positive point:
(i) The plus point of India is that it is a large country. Heaps of gold and silver are found here.
(ii) There are occupational castes who practise the same work from generation after generation.
(b) Negative points:
(i) Babur jotted down in his reminiscences about India as follows: India is a country of inferior beauty. There is no water baths, universities candles or lamp posts.
(ii) Male common people wear langotta that covers the parts below the navel with a narrow loin-cloth. The upper parts remain naked.
(c) Conclusion:
(i) Having observed the then prevailing conditions of India while busy in warfare during the short span (1526-1530) of his life, Babur made a vivid description of the same.
(ii) It is deemed as an authentic and significant manuscript of the contemporary history. This book reflects the climatic conditions of the country and country.s arts and crafts the people.s way of living, conduct and industries.
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