Babur, the first emperor of the Mughal dynasty, wrote his autobiography in his native language Chagatai Turkic. What is the name of this book?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Baburnama (also known as Tuzk-e-Babri).

Explanation:

• Baburnama is the memoirs of Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire in India.
• It is unique because it was written in Chagatai Turkic, Babur's mother tongue, rather than Persian, which was the usual literary language of the time.
• The book is considered a masterpiece for its frankness and detailed observations. Babur describes not just his military campaigns, but also the flora, fauna, geography, and culture of the regions he traversed (Central Asia, Afghanistan, and India).
• During the reign of his grandson, Akbar, the book was translated into Persian by Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana to make it more accessible to the Mughal court.

Information Booster:

• Babur was a keen observer of nature. In the Baburnama, he famously expressed his initial dislike for India's heat and dust but praised its wealth and the beauty of its monsoon.
• He also documented his innovative military tactics, such as the use of artillery (cannons) and the Tulughma formation, which helped him win the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

Additional Knowledge:

Mughal Nama (Option A)

• There is no major historical text titled "Mughal Nama." Most Mughal biographies use the suffix "-Nama," such as the Akbarnama (History of Akbar) or Shahjahannama (History of Shah Jahan).

Babar Mubarak and Babarbihaya (Options C & D)

• These are not recognized historical titles and appear to be fabricated for the purpose of the multiple-choice question.