SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND CULTURAL RELATIONS IN THE BUKHARA KHANATE DURING THE 16TH–17TH CENTURIES
Keywords:
Bukhara Khanate, 16th–17th centuries, social relations, economic history, cultural development, Central Asia, Silk Road, Islamic scholarshipAbstract
This paper explores the dynamics of social, economic, and cultural relations in the
Bukhara Khanate during the 16th and 17th centuries, a transformative period in
Central Asian history. The study highlights how the Bukhara Khanate emerged as a
significant center of Islamic scholarship, commerce, and political power by
examining historical sources, trade routes, social structures, and cultural
developments. The findings suggest that the interconnection between economic
prosperity, social organization, and cultural achievements played a critical role in
the Khanate’s stability and influence. The paper uses a qualitative historical analysis
approach, relying on primary and secondary sources to reconstruct the multifaceted
interactions that shaped the era.
