<p class="bodytext">Chronicling his rise as the visionary founder of the Timurid Empire in Hindustan, Babur: The Chessboard King by Aabhas Maldahiyar provides readers with a gripping account of Babur's foundational years. Meticulously sourced from the Persian manuscript of Baburnama, it vividly captures Babur's early struggles following his father's demise in AD 1494.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Detailing Babur's unyielding pursuit of power amid treacherous political landscapes, the book paints a poignant picture of his journey. It portrays his retreat to tribal lands after relinquishing hopes of reclaiming Ferghana, eventually establishing a mountainous kingdom in Kabul, a pivotal milestone preceding his ambition to expand into Hindustan. Gripping, anecdotal and deeply researched, the book delves into Hindustan's economic landscape during Timurid rule and portrays Babur as a multifaceted ruler, challenging the typical depiction of an infallible conqueror and a good human being. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Aabhas Maldahiyar, an architect, and urban designer, amalgamates his intense love for history with captivating storytelling. Babur: The Chessboard King is the inaugural volume in his forthcoming series. A skilled reader of Persian manuscripts, Aabhas offers a distinctive lens to examine historical narratives. </p>
<p class="bodytext">Chronicling his rise as the visionary founder of the Timurid Empire in Hindustan, Babur: The Chessboard King by Aabhas Maldahiyar provides readers with a gripping account of Babur's foundational years. Meticulously sourced from the Persian manuscript of Baburnama, it vividly captures Babur's early struggles following his father's demise in AD 1494.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Detailing Babur's unyielding pursuit of power amid treacherous political landscapes, the book paints a poignant picture of his journey. It portrays his retreat to tribal lands after relinquishing hopes of reclaiming Ferghana, eventually establishing a mountainous kingdom in Kabul, a pivotal milestone preceding his ambition to expand into Hindustan. Gripping, anecdotal and deeply researched, the book delves into Hindustan's economic landscape during Timurid rule and portrays Babur as a multifaceted ruler, challenging the typical depiction of an infallible conqueror and a good human being. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Aabhas Maldahiyar, an architect, and urban designer, amalgamates his intense love for history with captivating storytelling. Babur: The Chessboard King is the inaugural volume in his forthcoming series. A skilled reader of Persian manuscripts, Aabhas offers a distinctive lens to examine historical narratives. </p>