THE LITERARY REPRESENTATION OF THE "KALTA MINOR" LEGEND

Аннотация

The article discusses the famous monuments of ancient Khorezm, including the "Kalta Minor" tower. It discusses the connection of the poem "The Tale of Kalta Minor" by one of the Khorezm artists, Jumaboy Matyakubov, created based on popular legends, with social lifeand literature. Keywords:minor, legend, architect, monuments,envy, literature, slander. Annotatsiya: Maqolada qadim tarixga ega Xorazmning mashhur obidalari, jumladan “Kalta minor” minorasi haqida fikr yuritiladi. Xalq orasida tarqalgan rivoyatlar asosida yaratilgan xorazmlik ijodkorlardan biri Jumaboy Matyoqubovning “Kalta minor qissasi” she’rining ijtimoiyhayot va adabiyot bilan aloqasi haqida so‘zboradi. Kalitso‘zlar: kalta minor,afsona, me’mor, obidalar, hasad,adabiyot, tuhmat. Абстрактный: В статье рассматриваются знаменитые памятники Хорезма с древней историей, в том числе башня «Кальта Минор». Обсуждается связь поэмы «Калта минор» Джумабоя Матёкубова, одного из создателей Хорезма, основанной на народных повествованиях,собщественнойжизньюи литературой. Ключевые слова: краткий минор, миф, архитектор, памятники, зависть, литература, клевета. The position of every nation in the world is defined by its rich historical heritage, customs, traditions, values, and the literature that reflects the spirit of the entire people. In this sense, both history and literature serve as the mirror of a nation, carrying the essence of its values andnarrating its past. Our homeland is home to numerous historical monuments and museums that speak of the distant past. One of the most striking examples is the ancient land of Khorezm, a region that continues to astonish the world with its grandeur and cultural depth. As the philosopher-poet of Khorezm,Matnazar Abdulhakim, so vividlystated: If you diginto Khorezm, Rivers willemerge from thedepths. If you digintoKhorezm, Worldswillrise from beneath theground. [1,p.89] As the poet emphasizes, Khorezm has not lost a fragment of its deep meaning and majestic historical significance to this day. When we speak of Khorezm, we inevitably refer to page1519 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue06,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai Khiva – its crown jewel, embodying the unique color and essence of Khorezm and standing as a living witness to its past events. Khiva is adorned with numerous monuments, including the Ichan Qala and Dishan Qala complexes, the Islam Khodja Minaret, Kalta Minor, and the Chil Avliyo Minaret, among others. [2,p.25] Each monument, each towering minaret, possesses a history of its own. In this context, the poem "The Story of Kalta Minor" by the Khorezmian poet Jumaboy Matyoqubov, inspired by legends surrounding the construction of Kalta Minor, serves as a fascinating subject of analysis. Through this poetic narrative, we gain insight into the mysterious "secrets" that the minaret has preserved in itsheart across thecenturies. According to legend, the famous Kalta Minor, located in Khiva, was left unfinished due to the unexpected flight of its architect. As a result, the minaret remained in its incomplete form, which is howit stands to thisday. Inspired bythislegend, thepoet writes: The Khan's order thundered: Build meaminaret, Oneso tall that Persiacouldbeseen from itspeak! Thesovereign’s decree left noroom for delay, Workbegan at once –each moment was precious… [3,p.5] It is well known that rulers of every era have aspired to leave a lasting legacy – especially through the construction of monumental architecture – so that their names might be preserved in the chronicles of history and remembered by future generations. In line with this desire, the Khan’s minaret was to be so tall and magnificent that one standing at its very top could seeall theway to Persia, thus spreading theminaret’s fame across the world. In response to the Khan’s decree, the entire land was mobilized, and skilled architects began to sketch the blueprint oftheenvisioned tower. The monumentrose, andat its base, Rumorsgrew as quickly as thewalls. As ifregret lived deep in desire, Dark and light forces fought forcontrol… –The EmirofBukhara is sly, adevil! They say he has secretly captured…just look,the architect! Is thistruly ourKhan’s minaret? Or, WilltheEmirbuild ataller towerto outshineit? At this point, a gifted architect was recruited to work on the Kalta Minor. He approached the project with exceptional care and refined taste, so much so that even envy followed in his wake. As the poet suggests, just as the minaret itself was rising, so too were the rumors circulating among thepeople. page1520 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue06,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai Word spread that “The Emir of Bukhara is very cunning and may have abducted our architect. He might compel him to build an