The Khan Of Khoqand Whom We Don't Know: on the rule of Shahrukh Khan b. Muhammad-‘Ali–Khan

Abstract

A Political history of the Khoqand khanate is well studied on the basis of the works of local historians. For more than 150 years the researchers of the khanates, based on these sources, are investigated the problems of legitimization of the Ming dynasty, changes of power, intrigues of candidates to throne and their policies. However, the documentary sources, especially the royal deeds of the khanate have not been studied enough. Therefore, new facts in this area can change some aspects of the Khoqand khanates history. In this article too analyzed one of such fact – royal deeds related to Shahrukh–Khan’s royal chancery, who in local historiography was considered to be a fake prince and impostor. These documents, which prepared in the traditional form, sealed with Khan's almond seal proved Shahrukh–Khan’s government in the some parts of the country. And also, the establishment of his own government from supporters, the royal court and official seal, tax system, the most important recognition of his authority with the population of this territory.