THE VISITS OF OTTOMAN ENVOYS AND RELIGIOUS-CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVES TO CENTRAL ASIA
Keywords:
Ottoman empire, central asia, envoys, religious representatives, diplomatic missions, islamic education, cultural exchange, bukhara, khiva, kokandAbstract
This article examines the visits of Ottoman envoys and religious-cultural representatives to Central Asia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on their political, religious, and cultural impact on the region. The study analyzes archival documents, diplomatic correspondence, travel records, and contemporary accounts to reconstruct the objectives, activities, and outcomes of these missions. It highlights how Ottoman representatives served as both diplomatic intermediaries and cultural emissaries, promoting administrative reforms, Islamic education, and transregional networks, while reinforcing Ottoman influence in the face of Russian expansion. The article demonstrates the reciprocal nature of these interactions, showing how Central Asian rulers and communities selectively engaged with Ottoman initiatives to advance local governance, religious cohesion, and cultural development. By situating these visits within the broader context of geopolitics, Islamic solidarity, and modernization, the study offers new insights into the multidimensional connections between the Ottoman Empire and Central Asia.
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