Area Studies

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the factors that sparked the interest of
foreign scholars in studying the history of the Afrighid dynasty, which ruled the Khorezm region
(Uzbekistan) from the 4th to the 10th centuries, examines the evolution of approaches and perspectives
in foreign scholarship on this topic, highlighting the key research directions and challenges
encountered by scholars. The article also critically assesses the achievements and shortcomings of
these researchers, contributing to a deeper understanding of the Afrighid dynasty and its historical
significance.

In the 16th-18th centuries, scientific research on the development of architecture and art in the Bukhara Khanate was conducted not only in Uzbekistan, but also in Central Asia and other foreign countries. By the time of the Soviet era, the number of researchers in this field increased significantly. The main scientific researches were carried out from the 20th century, and in the years of independence, these efforts reached a new level. Almost all the researchers repeat that from the 16th century, a new direction and a unique style entered the field of architecture and art in the cities of the Bukhara Khanate. If we pay attention to most publications, the main emphasis is on the capital Bukhara, followed by Samarkand. Even the history of the cities of Termiz, Shahrisabz and Karshi isn’t  so many  studied.