THE ISSUE OF REPRESENTING THE MUGHAL ERA IN GULBADAN BEGUM’S WORK “HUMAYUNNAMA”
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Gulbadan Begum, Humayunnama, Mughals, royal court, historical source, India, cultural heritage.Abstract
This article analyzes Gulbadan Begum, one of the most prominent female figures of the Mughal era, and her work “Humayunnama.” In this historical source, Gulbadan Begum recounts key events of the dynasty based on her personal memories and heard accounts. The work contains valuable information about the lives of Babur and Humayun, as well as the inner life of the royal court. The article highlights “Humayunnama” as an important written source in the study of Mughal history.
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