САИДНОСИР МИРДЖАЛИЛОВ: ВЕДУЩАЯ ФИГУРА ДЖАДИДИСТСКОГО ДВИЖЕНИЯ В ТУРКЕСТАНЕ

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This article explores the pivotal role of Saidnosir Mirjalilov in the socio- political and cultural transformation of Turkestan during the early 20th century. As one of the foremost leaders of the Jadidist movement, Mirjalilov championed educational reform, national awakening, and the struggle for autonomy under the banner of modern Islamic thought. The study examines his contributions to the development of Jadid schools, his involvement in the short-lived Turkestan Autonomy (Kokand Government), and his resistance against Soviet colonial policies. Drawing on contemporary sources and recent scholarship, the paper highlights Mirjalilov’s multifaceted identity as a merchant, educator, and political activist. His tragic fate under Stalinist repression reflects the broader suppression of Central Asian intellectuals during the Soviet era. This research positions Mirjalilov as a symbol of enlightened resistance and a visionary of Turkestan’s modern national identity. Key words: Saidnosir Mirjalilov, jadid, Kokand Government, politician. САИДНОСИР МИРДЖАЛИЛОВ: ВЕДУЩАЯ ФИГУРА ДЖАДИДИСТСКОГО ДВИЖЕНИЯ В ТУРКЕСТАНЕ Аннотация. В статье рассматривается ключевая роль Саидносира Мирджалилова в социально-политических и культурных преобразованиях Туркестана в начале XX века. Будучи одним из ведущих лидеров джадидистского движения, Мирджалилов отстаивал реформу образования, национальное пробуждение и борьбу за автономию под знаменем современной исламской мысли. В исследовании рассматривается его вклад в развитие джадидских школ, его участие в недолго просуществовавшем Туркестанском автономном государстве (Кокандском правительстве) и его сопротивление советской колониальной политике. Опираясь на современные источники и недавние научные исследования, в статье рассматривается многогранная личность Мирджалилова как торговца, педагога и политического активиста. Его трагическая судьба в период сталинских репрессий отражает более широкое подавление среднеазиатской интеллигенции в советское время. В данном исследовании Мирджалилов рассматривается как символ просвещённого сопротивления и визионер современной национальной идентичности Туркестана. Ключевые слова: Саидносир Мирджалилов, джадид, Кокандское правительство, политик. Introduction. The early twentieth century was a period of profound political, cultural, and intellectual upheaval in Central Asia, particularly in the region known as Turkestan. Amid the collapse of imperial structures and the rise of nationalist movements, a new generation of Muslim reformers emerged, advocating for enlightenment, modernization, and national consciousness. 9 1 International scientific journal ISSN: 2181-3906 «MODERN SCIENCE АND RESEARCH» 2025 VOLUME 4 / ISSUE 11 / UIF:8.2 / MODERNSCIENCE.UZ Known as Jadids, these intellectuals sought to reconcile Islamic values with modernity through education, journalism, and social reform. Among their prominent leaders was Saidnosir Mirjalilov, a visionary thinker, educator, and political activist whose efforts left a lasting imprint on the region’s historical trajectory. Mirjalilov's role in shaping the ideological and institutional foundations of the Jadidist movement in Turkestan has gained increasing scholarly attention in recent years. He was instrumental in the establishment of modern schools, the promotion of Turkic identity, and the mobilization of resistance against colonial and authoritarian rule. As a member of the Kokand- based Turkestan Autonomy, Mirjalilov also participated in efforts to establish a sovereign political entity rooted in democratic and Islamic ideals—an initiative that was quickly crushed by the Soviet Red Army. This paper aims to investigate the multidimensional legacy of Saidnosir Mirjalilov within the broader context of Central Asian reform movements. By analyzing his educational projects, political engagement, and intellectual contributions, the article sheds light on the transformative impact of Jadidism in Turkestan and reconsiders Mirjalilov’s place in the history of Muslim modernism and anti-colonial thought. Saidnosir Mirjalilov was born in the late 19th century in Turkestan, a region under Russian imperial rule that was experiencing rapid political, economic, and cultural changes. Emerging from a merchant family, Mirjalilov used his economic position not only to engage in trade but also to finance educational and cultural projects. He was deeply influenced by the modernist ideas circulating among Muslim intellectuals in the Russian Empire, especially those associated with the Jadid movement in Tatarstan and Crimea. He quickly distinguished himself as a reform-minded educator, founding one of the first usul-i jadid (new method) schools in Turkestan. These schools emphasized critical thinking, science, and native language instruction, replacing the rote memorization methods of traditional maktabs. Mirjalilov believed education was the key to awakening national consciousness among Turkestan’s Muslims and empowering them in t