This thrilling biographical account of Babur's life and reign brings Afghanistan in the sixteenth century back to life. Babur was the first Moghul emperor of Hindustan-also known as South Asia-and is remembered for his love of beauty, justice, and joy.

Part 1 Preface Chapter 2 Biblical Cain Chapter 3 Queen of Kabul Chapter 4 Gateway to Hind Chapter 5 Eden in Gulkhaneh Chapter 6 Love in Kabul Chapter 7 From Kabul to Herat Chapter 8 Babylonian Feast Chapter 9 Holy Grief Chapter 10 Forgiveness Divine Chapter 11 Kabul The Beautiful Chapter 12 King's Wedding Chapter 13 Inception of Royal Harem Chapter 14 Battlefield of Woe and Compassion Chapter 15 Moonlit Madness Chapter 16 Babur The Padishah Chapter 17 Ninepin Doll Chapter 18 Khazanda Dearest Chapter 19 Samarkand Lost Again Chapter 20 Perfumed Garden Chapter 21 Dervish of the Steppes Chapter 22 Afghan Lady Chapter 23 Naming of a Prince Chapter 24 Love Consecrated Chapter 25 Jewel-Hind Chapter 26 Gypsy Dance Chapter 27 Gulbadan-The Rose Princess Chapter 28 Rani's Koh-i-Noor Chapter 29 Emperor of Hindustan Chapter 30 Defeat of Rana Sanga Chapter 31 Agra of the Moghuls Chapter 32 Emperor Poisoned Chapter 33 Palace of Sikri Chapter 34 Humayun Exiled Chapter 35 Great Sacrifice Chapter 36 Life for Life Part 37 Bibliography Part 38 Index Part 39 About the Author