The centralized state created by Amir Temur contributed to the development of socio-political and cultural processes in the country. Since Amir Temur was a ruler who knew that science plays a major role in the development of the state, he respected scientists. Indeed, the dawn of science and culture in Central Asia in the second half of the 14th – 15th centuries is closely connected with the name and activities of Amir Temur and the Temurids. Since conditions were created here for the development of scientific and literary activities, many scientists lived and worked.
The tradition started by Amir Temur on the patronage of representatives of science and culture was continued by his descendants. The diversified development of the state, as well as the developed era on a global scale, left great importance in the pages of history.
This collection contains materials of the Republican scientific and practical conference held on October 18, 2019 at the State Museum of the Temurid History on the topic: “The universal significance of study and promotion of science and culture of the Temurid epoch”, according to the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 126 -F dated October 13, 2017.
According to the content of the collection, the articles are divided into 5 sections: 1. Written sources of the Temurids period: issues of source study and historiography; 2. State and public administration: military policy, international relations and socio-economic reforms; 3. Architectural and creative activities; 4. Renaissance of the Temurid epoch: issues of science and culture, museology; 5. General questions of the history of the Temurid era.
Articles of the first part – about source study and historiography (Sadykov K., Buriev O., Omonov K., Azizov S., JuraevKh., Khairulloev S., Shamukaramova F., Koraev Sh., Radjabova D.), about foreign studies (Usmanov M.), as well as articles on the analysis of new publications (Yusupova D.), and on information about Amir Temur’s illness in archival documents (Adylov. Yu). The second part – on statehood (Madiev F.), economic issues (Sharipov A., Anezov R.), political and international issues (Usmanov B., Khaitov Sh., Jabborov R., Latipov Zh.L.), as well as about the art of war (Muhammad Ali, Dadaboev H., Rahmatullaeva O., Sharipov A., Kobzeva O.P). The third part is about the development of architecture (Yusupova M., Gilmanova N.), about the art of gardening and livability (Khushvakov N., Mamadiev B., Uljabaeva S., Turaeva N.) and about the research of cultural monuments (Smadiyarov S.A., Tokhtaboeva N., Murodova D., Raupova A., Abdulakhatov N). The fourth part is about the development of science (Fayziev Kh.T., Buriev Achil, Usmanov M., Turaeva S.), the art of music (Ibragimov O., Oripov Z., Turgunova N.); medicine (Ochilova O.), literature (Avaznazarov O., Palvanov U.), the development of fine art (Madraimov A.) and applied art (Kholova N). The fifth part is devoted to general issues of the history of the Temurid period, and this section contains articles about spirituality (TulkinKhait, Ahmedova M.T., Rahmatullaeva O.) ant museum affairs (Kudratova S., Kholova N).
The articles included in the collection are grouped into relevant sections and presented in the language of the authors – Uzbek or Russian, with brief comments in English. The staff of Uz AS the State Museum of the Temurid History A. Sharipov (collected, computerized and systematized the articles), Sh. Ikromkhojaeva (computerized the articles), F. Rahimov (translator of brief comments into English) took part in the preparation of this collection.
The next collection prepared for readers in AS Uz the State Museum of the Temurid History “The universal significance of study and propaganda of science and culture of the Temurid epoch” will undoubtedly enrich the history of this period with its meaningful articles about new researches. We hope that this book will attract the attention of a wide range of readers interested in the history of the Temurid period.
