Personalities
Great names of Central Asia
Matmurod Devonbegi of Khanate Khiva
Matmurod Devonbegi of Khanate Khiva: a portrait of an important figure in Uzbek history Matmurod Devonbegi (also known as Muhammad-Murod-Devonbegi Sheikh-Nazar-Yasaulbashi-Öghli, Mat-Murad, Mohammed-M
Historical Merits of Amir Temur
Historical Merits of Amir Temur: A Consideration of the Accomplishments of a Significant Ruler Amir Timur, also known as Tamerlane, was undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in the …
Alisher Navoi
Alisher Navoi: A look at the life and legacy of the Uzbek scholar and poet Alisher Navoi (1441-1501) was a great poet and thinker, a statesman. His full name was …
Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur
Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur: A portrait of the founder of the Mughal Empire and his historical significance Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur was a great Uzbek poet, philosopher, historian and statesman; the fo
Amir Timur
Amir Timur: A Retrospective on the Life and Legacy of the Great Conqueror and Ruler Amir Timur is a military leader and ruler who has played an important role in …
Mirzo Ulugbek
Mirzo Ulugbek and the changes along the Great Silk Road: an analysis of historical developments in the 15th and 16th centuries Mirzo Muhammad ibn Shahrukh ibn Timur Ulugbek Guragan is …
Legend of Ulugbek Madrasah
Legend of Ulugbek Madrasah: An icon of education A legend of Ulugbek Madrasah, built in the years 1417-1420. This Madrasah was artistically in no way inferior to the buildings of …
Legend of Sheikh Maturidi
Legend of Sheikh Maturidi: A scholar and his significance for Islam Legend has it that a holy man once lived in Samarkand – Sheikh Maturidi. He liked the place behind …
Bobur and Clavijo on Ak-Saray in Shakhrisabz
Bobur and Clavijo on Ak-Saray in Shakhrisabz: a historical insight into the splendour of Timurid architecture The Ak-Saray Palace was built in Shakhrisabz under Amir Temur, construction began in 1380,
Legend of Amir Temur
Legend of Amir Temur: A look at the legacy of an important ruler of Central Asia The Emir of Shakhrisabz Bekbuwa invited an astrologer to his house one evening and …
Memoiren von Amir Temur – Teil 1
Memoiren von Amir Temur – Teil 1: Die Aufstiegsjahre eines legendären Eroberers Im Namen Allahs, des Gnädigen, des Barmherzigen. Möge es allen glücklichen Kindern, den mächtigen Verwandten, den ehrenw
Memoiren von Amir Temur – Teil 2
Memoiren von Amir Temur – Teil 2: die Blütezeit eines Eroberers und Staatsmanns In meiner Jugend hörte ich von meinem Vater Amir Taraghay die Geschichte eines Traums, den er hatte; …
Memoiren von Amir Temur – Teil 3
Memoiren von Amir Temur – Teil 3: Die Ausdehnung eines Imperiums und das Vermächtnis eines Eroberers Ich riet ihm, nicht mit dem großen König zu streiten, sondern ihm zu gehorchen, …
Memoiren von Amir Temur – Teil IV
Zu dieser Zeit stellten der Amir von Chorezm, Husain, und der Amir von Sebzevar, Ziauddin, fest, dass der Ort, an dem wir uns befanden, nicht gut war. Aufgrund der Prophezeiung …
Memoirs of Amir Temur – Part 2
Memoirs of Amir Temur – Part 2: The Heyday of a Conqueror and Statesman In my youth I heard from my father Amir Taraghai the story of a dream he …
Memoirs of Amir Temur – Part 1
Memoirs of Amir Temur – Part 1: The Rise of a Legendary Conqueror In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. May it be known to all the fortunate …
Omar Khayyam
Omar Khayyam: Poetic Brilliance and Philosophical Depth Omar Khayyam, whose full name is Giyas al-Din Fath ibn Ibrahim Omar Khayyam Nishapuri, was a renowned figure in Persian-Tajik poetry, celebrated
Baha-ud-Din Naqshband
Baha-ud-Din Naqshband: The Radiant Wisdom of a Spiritual Master Baha-ud-Din Naqshband, a revered Sufi luminary, stands as the progenitor of the esteemed Naqshbandiya Sufi Order, a significant spiritua
Ahmad Yasawi
Ahmad Yasawi: A Spiritual Journey through the Teachings of Sufism Ahmad Yasawi (1103-1166) emerges as a prominent figure in Central Asian history, revered as a Sufi poet and preacher of …
Jaloliddin Manguberdi
Jaloliddin Manguberdi: An Ode to Cultural Grandeur and Historical Splendor Jaloliddin Manguberdi, known by his full name Jalal al-Dunya wa-din Abu-l-Muzaffar Mankburni ibn Muhammad, reigned as the fin
Khodja Nasreddin
Khodja Nasreddin: Timeless Wisdom and Humorous Anecdotes There are probably quite a few people who have never heard of Khodja Nasreddin, especially in the Muslim Orient. His name is mentioned …
Tales of Hodja Nasreddin
Tales of Hodja Nasreddin: Wisdom and Humor from the Orient The Tales of Hodja Nasreddin clearly show how the ways of a master lead to the way of Allah. When …