The history of Polot Khan’s popular movement was discussed at Osh State University

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The history of Polot Khan’s popular movement was discussed at Osh State University

1970-01-01 / 839 / 06:00:00

On October 23, the popular movement in the Fergana Valley led by Polot Khan (1873–1876) was the subject of discussion at Osh State University.

During an international scientific conference marking the 150th anniversary of the movement's conclusion, scholars addressed the historical significance of the uprising, the political crisis within the Kokand Khanate, and modern methods for historical research.

The conference was attended by scholars, historians, and representatives of scientific institutions from Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, as well as descendants of Polot Khan, faculty members, and students. The event was opened by Dilmurat Tursunov, Vice-Rector for Research at Osh State University, who spoke about its scholarly significance.

Jeenbek Alymbaev, a professor at the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, outlined the theoretical and methodological issues involved in researching the popular liberation uprising of 1873–1876. Meanwhile, Professor and Academician Sattar Mazhitov—director of the "Intellect Orda" Institute in Almaty—discussed the activities of Polot Khan and the political crisis within the Kokand Khanate. Buston Tursunov, a professor at Khujand State University in Tajikistan, discussed the construction of cities in the Zhetysu and Chuy Valley regions during the era of the Kokand Khanate. Sherali Kuldashev, a leading researcher at the Abu Rayhan Beruni Institute of Oriental Studies (under the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan), spoke about the role of Mulla Shamsiddin Shawqi within the historiography of the Kokand Khanate. Sydyk Smadiyarov, an associate professor at Osh State University and a Candidate of Historical Sciences, addressed specific issues and scientific methodologies regarding the study of historical figures within Kyrgyz historiography.

In the second half of the day, breakout sessions were held to discuss pressing issues related to the study of historical events. The event concluded with the adoption of a resolution and the presentation of certificates to the participants.

The conference was jointly organized by Osh State University and the B.T. Turusbekov Kyrgyz State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports.