Babur

founder of the Mughal Empire (1526–1530)
Person human Q797848
Babur
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Babur

Summary

Babur is a human[1]. He was born in Andijan[2]. He was born on February 14, 1483[3]. He passed away in Agra[4]. He died on December 26, 1530[5]. He worked as a poet[6], autobiographer[7], monarch[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,571 views/month, #4,232 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Babur was born in Andijan[2].
  • Babur passed away in Agra[4].
  • Babur was born on February 14, 1483[3].
  • Babur died on December 26, 1530[5].
  • Babur is buried at Gardens of Babur[11].
  • Babur's father was Umar Shaikh Mirza II[12].
  • Babur's mother was Qutlugh Nigar Khanum[13].
  • Among Babur's spouses was Aisha Sultan Begum[14].
  • Babur was married to Mubarika Yusufzai[15].
  • Babur was married to Maham Begum[16].
  • Babur was married to Masuma Sultan Begum[17].
  • Among Babur's spouses was Zainab Sultan Begum[18].
  • A child of Babur was Mirza Hindal[19].
  • A child of Babur was Gulbadan Begum[20].
  • A child of Babur was Humayun[21].
  • A child of Babur was Kamran Mirza[22].
  • A child of Babur was Askari Mirza[23].
  • A child of Babur was Fakhr-un-Nissa[24].
  • Chagatai was Babur's native language[25].
  • Babur's professions included poet[6].
  • Babur's professions included autobiographer[7].
  • Babur worked as a monarch[8].
  • Babur's professions included writer[9].
  • Babur held the position of Mughal emperor[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Babur is Baburnama[27].

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Origins and Family

Babur's place of birth was Andijan[2]. He was born on February 14, 1483[3]. His father was Umar Shaikh Mirza II[12]. His mother was Qutlugh Nigar Khanum[13]. Chagatai was his native language[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], autobiographer[7], monarch[8], and writer[9]. Babur held the position of Mughal emperor[26].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Babur is Baburnama[27]. Things named for him include Babri Masjid[28], a destroyed mosque[29], in India[30], founded in 1528[31]; he[32], a missile model[33]; Mughal dynasty[34], a dynasty[35], in Mughal Empire[36], founded in 1526[37]; and Osh State Academic Uzbek Music and Drama Theater named after him[38], a theatre building[39], in Kyrgyzstan[40], founded in 1914[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Aisha Sultan Begum[14], a courtier[42], 1450–1600[43], of Mughal Empire[44]; Mubarika Yusufzai[15]; Maham Begum[16]; Masuma Sultan Begum[17]; and Zainab Sultan Begum[18]. Children include Mirza Hindal[19], 1519–1551[45]; Gulbadan Begum[20], a historian[46], 1523–1603[47], of Mughal Empire[48]; Humayun[21], a monarch[49], 1508–1556[50]; Kamran Mirza[22], a poet[51], 1512–1557[52], of Mughal Empire[53]; Askari Mirza[23], 1516–1557[54]; and Fakhr-un-Nissa[24], 1501–1501[55]. Babur's religion is recorded as Islam[56].

Death and Burial

Babur died on December 26, 1530[5]. He passed away in Agra[4]. Burial took place at Gardens of him[11].

Why It Matters

Babur ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,571 views/month, #4,232 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Works attributed to him include Baburnama[59], a written work[60]. Entities named for him include Babri Masjid[28], a destroyed mosque[29], in India[30], founded in 1528[31]; he[32], a missile model[33]; Mughal dynasty[34], a dynasty[35], in Mughal Empire[36], founded in 1526[37]; and Osh State Academic Uzbek Music and Drama Theater named after him[38], a theatre building[39], in Kyrgyzstan[40], founded in 1914[41].

FAQs

Where was Babur born?

Babur was born in Andijan[2].

Where did Babur die?

Babur passed away in Agra[4].

Who were Babur's parents?

Babur's father was Umar Shaikh Mirza II[12]. Babur's mother was Qutlugh Nigar Khanum[13].

Who was Babur married to?

Babur's spouses include Aisha Sultan Begum[14], Mubarika Yusufzai[15], Maham Begum[16], and Masuma Sultan Begum[17].

What did Babur do for work?

Babur worked as poet[6], autobiographer[7], monarch[8], and writer[9].

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  21. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Q24340861. sscnet.ucla.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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