Baburi Andijani

Baburi Andijani or Andizani (Baburi Al-Barin, Persian: بابری اندیجان) (c. 1486 – April 1526) was a lover of Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur; Emperor Babur first saw him at the camp market in Uzbekistan, in 1499, and was deeply infatuated. No more is known about Baburi. Although Baburi is rarely mentioned in other historical texts, the emperor mentions his beloved, Baburi many times in his autobiography "Babarnama" and expresses his love towards Baburi writing several couplets about him.

Early life and career

In 1499, Andizani came into the custody of Emperor Babur. The Emperor taught Andizani to ride a horse and put him in charge of the stable, keeping him as a faithful and constant companion. In May 1507, contempt for the Emperor drove Baburi to leave, returning only in 1522.

Baburi in Baburnama Although famous emperors often kept their feelings secret, Emperor Babur fearlessly expressed his feelings towards Baburi.

Baburi in other literature Baburi is a character in Alex Rutherford's historical fiction series Empire of the Moghul which is based on Babur.