CHILD REARING IN BABUR’S FAMILY

Abstract

The works of Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur embody profound and multifaceted ideas concerning the upbringing and education of children, reflecting both his personal experience as a ruler and his broader humanistic worldview. Babur’s literary and historical legacy demonstrates that he regarded education not merely as the transmission of knowledge, but as a comprehensive process aimed at shaping moral character, intellectual capacity, and cultural awareness. This article explores Babur’s views on child rearing within the royal family, emphasizing the principles he considered essential for preparing future leaders and responsible members of society.

In particular, this study analyzes the lexical and semantic features associated with education and upbringing in Babur’s major works, especially Baburnama, as well as his didactic treatises and personal letters. Through a linguistic and semantic examination of these texts, the article reveals how Babur employed specific vocabulary, metaphors, and stylistic devices to convey pedagogical ideals and moral guidance. The analysis demonstrates that Babur’s discourse on education is systematic and purposeful, reflecting a coherent educational philosophy rooted in both Islamic ethics and the cultural traditions of his time. As a result, Babur’s views on child upbringing remain valuable not only as historical insights but also as enduring contributions to the study of educational thought.