THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TIMURID EMPIRE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CENTRAL ASIA

Authors

  • Nigora Yakubbekovna Kadirova Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor at the Department of Social Sciences, Andijan State Pedagogical Institute.

Keywords:

Timurid Empire, Central Asia, Amir Temur, Samarkand, Ulugh Beg, Islamic architecture, Persian culture, Silk Road, historical legacy, Uzbekistan history.

Abstract

 The Timurid Empire, founded by Amir Temur (Tamerlane) in the late 14th century, played a transformative role in the political, cultural, and intellectual development of Central Asia. Centered in Samarkand and Herat, the empire served as a bridge between the Islamic world, the Mongol legacy, and Persianate culture. This paper examines the historical impact of the Timurid state on the architecture, science, governance, and international relations of the region. Through a multidisciplinary review of historical sources and recent scholarship, the study highlights how the Timurid period laid the foundation for a Central Asian identity rooted in cultural synthesis and imperial grandeur.

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Published

2025-06-11

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Nigora Yakubbekovna Kadirova. (2025). THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TIMURID EMPIRE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CENTRAL ASIA. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 15(06), 239–242. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/1232

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Vol. 15 No. 06 (2025): Volume 15 Issue 06

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