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Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur
Textbook Part 2, pp. 21–22
GoalLearn about Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur; find key facts in a text.
New words
throne · taxtdescendant · avlodgarden · bog‘to create, to build · barpo qilmoq
Explanation
Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur was a king, a poet and a scholar. He was born in Andijan and was a descendant of Amir Temur. After his father died he took the throne at the age of 12, and later ruled in India. The textbook has a story about little Babur talking with his mother.
Worked examples
“The king who loved gardens”. Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur was born in Andijan. He took the throne at the age of 12. Babur was also a poet and a scholar. Wherever he went, he created beautiful gardens. His book “Baburnama” says a lot about his homeland.
Main idea: even far away, Babur loved his homeland.
Class activity
“Garden plan”: children draw their dream garden (trees, a stream, flowers) and give it a name.
Practice
1
In which city was Babur born?
In Andijan
2
At what age did Babur take the throne?
12
3
What did Babur do wherever he went?
He created beautiful gardens.
4
What is Babur’s book called?
Boburnoma