CONCEPTIONS OF HISTORY, REALITY, AND JUSTICE IN THE WORK OF ALISHER NAVOI
Abstract
This article examines the philosophical and socio-political conceptions of history, reality, and, centrally, justice (adolat) in the works of Alisher Navoi, with a particular focus on his historical text "Tarihi Muluki Ajam" ("The History of the Kings of Ajam"). Utilizing textual analysis and historical-contextual methods, the study explores how Navoi utilizes historical narratives, lyrical digressions, and poetic epigrams to formulate a coherent doctrine of just governance. The analysis reveals that the idea of justice serves as the primary criterion for Navoi’s evaluation of historical rulers, linking their legacy directly to their adherence to this principle. Furthermore, the study traces the connection between Navoi’s historical didacticism and his practical political counsel to contemporary rulers, notably Sultan Husayn Boyqaro. The article concludes that Navoi’s discourse on justice, rooted in historical analysis and ethical philosophy, transcends its medieval context, offering insights relevant to contemporary discussions on building a just, legal, and civil society.
Keywords
Alisher Navoi, justice (adolat), history, governance,
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