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TopicBabur: The Chessboard King

Topic: Babur: The Chessboard King

Babur’s barbarism to bisexuality, new book leaves nothing out

Antara Baruah -
A small group gathered in Gurugram’s Quill and Canvas bookstore for a discussion on Aabhas Maldahiyar’s book 'Babur: The Chessboard King', who was apparently 'a disastrous military commander'.

Babur fell hopelessly in love with a boy called Baburi. Roamed love-sick like a madman

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In 'Babur: The Chessboard King', Aabhas Maldahiyar brings to life the many faces of Mughal emperor Babur, challenging his typical depictions.

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