CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC RENEWAL OF BUKHARA DURING THE SHAYBANID DYNASTY
Abstract
This research examines the cultural and economic renewal of Bukhara during the Shaybanid dynasty, focusing on the 16th century when the city became one of the most important political and intellectual centers of Central Asia. The study analyzes the administrative reforms, agricultural development, trade expansion, and urban transformation implemented by Shaybanid rulers, with special attention to the reign of Abdullakh II. It highlights how irrigation-based agriculture, craft production, and international trade networks contributed to economic growth, while madrassas, mosques, and scholarly traditions supported cultural development. The research also discusses internal challenges such as tax farming, tribal power struggles, and political instability. Overall, the study demonstrates that the Shaybanid period played a crucial role in shaping the long-term economic and cultural identity of Bukhara.
Keywords
Shaybanid dynasty, Bukhara, Central Asia, economic development, cultural renewal, trade routes, Silk Road, Abdullakh II, irrigation agriculture, urban development, madrassas, Islamic scholarship, taxation system, craft production, political reforms.
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