BABUR – A HERO BETWEEN HISTORY AND LITERATURE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF “BABUR THE TIGER” AND “YULDUZLI TUNLAR”

This article examines the literary interpretation of the great historical figure – Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur – and his reflection in fiction. It focuses on a comparative analysis of Babur’s character in the novel “Babur the Tiger” by American author Harold Lamb and in “Yulduzli tunlar” (“Starry Nights”) by Uzbek writer Pirimqul Qodirov. The article explores the extent to which historical facts are reflected in literary works, the authors' attitudes toward historical events, and the psychological, political, and spiritual portrayal of Babur. It analyzes the protagonist’s inner experiences, his ideas of statehood, his attitude toward knowledge and enlightenment, and his personality traits as a historical figure.