THE LIFE OF MIRZO ULUGBEK AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HIS SCIENTIFIC HERITAGE
Abstract
This article analyzes the life of Mirzo Ulugbek, his activities in state governance, and his scientific legacy. It highlights the development of science during the Timurid period in the 15th century, the transformation of Samarkand into a major scientific center, and Ulugbek’s achievements in astronomy and mathematics. In particular, the construction of the Samarkand observatory, the scientific observations conducted there, the content of the work “Zij-i Sultani,” and its place in the history of world astronomy are described based on scientific sources. The article also examines the scientific school formed around Ulugbek, his methodological approach, and the connections between Eastern and Western scientific traditions. Furthermore, the importance of Ulugbek’s legacy for modern education and scientific development is substantiated.
Keywords
Mirzo Ulugbek, Timurid period, Samarkand observatory, “Zij-i Sultani,” astronomy, mathematics, scientific school, Registan, Ulugbek madrasa, star catalog, Eastern Renaissance.
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