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The just ruler and great poet
Textbook: Part 3, pp. 45–46
GoalRead about Babur and explain the value of books and teachers.
New words
commander · sarkardaking · shohteacher · ustozjourney · sayohat
Explanation
Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur was born in the city of Andijan. The word “Babur” means “tiger”. He became a king in his youth, but he is also famous as a poet and writer. Babur wrote about his life in the book “Boburnoma”. In the textbook story Babur says that his teachers are books. A book can also be a teacher.
Worked examples
“The young king”. Babur was born in Andijan. He became a king at the age of twelve. Even as a king, he did not stop reading books. Babur wrote down what he saw on his journeys. Later these notes became a big book. It is called the “Boburnoma”.
Babur was a king and a poet. He was born in Andijan.
Class activity
“My teachers”: a child names one book they like and writes what they learned from it.
Practice
1
In which city was Babur born?
In Andijan
2
What does the word “Babur” mean?
Tiger
3
In which book did Babur write about his life?
“Boburnoma”
4
How old was Babur when he became king (by the text)?
At twelve