SCIENTIFIC AND THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEM OF CENTRAL ASIA IN THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD

Abstract

This article analyzes the historiography of public administration and its evolution in Central Asia during the 9th–12th centuries. The study

examines the works of Uzbek and foreign scholars, dissertations, and medieval primary sources related to the governance systems of the Samanids, Karakhanids, Ghaznavids, Seljuks, and Khorezmshahs. Particular attention is given to the use of primary historical sources, issues of historical cartography, and scholarly debates concerning the origin of the Samanid dynasty. The findings reveal that the political and administrative history of medieval Central Asia remains insufficiently studied, especially with regard to governance institutions and their development. The article emphasizes the importance of expanding research based on primary sources, creating historical maps of the region, and accelerating the translation of medieval Arabic and Persian sources into Uzbek. These measures are essential for a deeper understanding of the evolution of statehood and governance in Central Asia.