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THE LIFE AND WORK OF AJINIYAZ QOSIBAY OĞLI
Shamurodova Madina Xolmurod qizi
Ajiniyoz nomidagi Nukus davlat pedagogika instituti
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14539513
Abstract. This article discusses the life and work of Ajiniyaz Qosibay oğli, the celebration
of the poet's 175th anniversary, and his cultural and educational work.
Keywords: poet, science, lyrics, madrasa, folklore genres.
ЖИЗНЬ И ТВОРЧЕСТВО АЖИНИЯЗА КОСИБАЯ ОГЛЫ
Аннотация. В статье рассматриваются жизнь и творчество Ажинияза Косибая
оглы, празднование 175-летия поэта, его культурно-просветительская деятельность.
Ключевые слова: поэт, наука, лирика, медресе, фольклорные жанры.
Ajiniyaz was born in 1824 on the southern shore of the Aral Sea, in the village of Qamish
Bugat, Muynak district, on the banks of the Amu Darya, in the areas inhabited by the Ashamayli-
Kiyat tribe of the Karakalpaks[2][3]. Ajiniyaz's father Qosibay, and his brothers Baltabek and
Akjigit were heroes of their time. His mother Nazira was a eloquent, charming lady.
Ajiniyaz was interested in science since childhood. He first studied at the Khojamurad
imam madrasah, and then, after the death of his mother, he took lessons from his uncle Elmurad.
In addition to attending classes, the future poet was also engaged in rewriting books, which made
him famous. At the age of 16, he rewrote several poems by Alisher Navoi. Ajinyoz continued his
studies in Khiva. In the ancient cultural center of Khorezm, he studied first at the Shergozikhan
madrasah, where the Turkmen classical poet Makhtumkuli studied, and then at the Kutlimurat Inak
madrasah[2]. Today, at the entrance to the madrasah, you can see the inscription: "Here in 1840-
1845, the poet Ajinyoz Qosiboy oglu studied." Along with spiritual sciences, Ajinyaz studied the
poetry of classical Eastern poets such as Navoi, Hafiz, Sa'di Shirazi, and Fuzuli at the Kutlimurot
Inaq Madrasah, which greatly influenced his advanced lyricism.
After graduating from the Kutlimurot Inaq Madrasah, Ajinyaz returned to his village, but soon left
for Kazakhstan again and stayed there for a year. Upon his return, he married a girl named Khamra
from the Ashmayli tribe, and his wife had two sons and a daughter. His descendants now live in
the Kungirat, Qanlikol, and Shumanay districts and the city of Nukus.
The Kungarat Uprising of 1858–1859, one of the most important events in the history of
the peoples living in the Khorezm oasis, had a great influence on Ajinyaz's poetic nature. The
patriot and scholar could not remain indifferent to this event, but rather preferred to take an active
part in it. Then, as one of the leaders of the uprising, he was exiled to Turkmenistan by the Khiva
government[4]. During his exile, the poet translated many of Makhtumkuli's poems into the
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Karakalpak language[3].
Three years later, Ajinyaz returned home. Due to circumstances, he went to Kazakhstan. It
is believed that in 1864, during a trip to Kazakhstan, he participated in a lyrical competition called
"Kiz Mengesh" with a Kazakh poet. Compared to other contemporary folklore genres of the
region, the aytsuv was especially popular. It was published in the Tashkent newspaper
"Turkestanskiye vedomosti" in 1878. He died in 1878[2].
He was one of the first among the Karakalpak intellectuals to achieve the rank of akhund. He was
fluent in Uzbek, Kazakh, and Turkmen[3]. About 100 poems and epics have come down to us
from Ajinyaz's literary heritage. His poems glorify the ideas of patriotism and humanity. A.'s
humanistic ideas and philosophical views are expressed in such works as "Need", "Will", "If Not",
"Good", "Guys". His works are widely known among the people. The work "Speaking with Girl
Mengesh" (1878) is famous. The writer K. Sultanov wrote the novel "Ajiniyoz" (1967) about his
life, and the poet I. Yusupov created the libretto for the opera "Ajiniyoz" (1989). His works were
published in Uzbek ("Selected Works", 1962, etc.).
In 1999, the 175th anniversary of the birth of Ajiniyoz was widely celebrated in Uzbekistan. A
square named after the poet was built in a picturesque place in the city of Nukus and a monument
to Ajiniyoz was erected.
The 200th anniversary of the birth of Ajiniyoz Qosiboy oglu is widely celebrated in
Uzbekistan. The presidential decree “On the wide celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth
of the famous Karakalpak poet and thinker Ajinyoz Qosiboy oglu” was adopted.
A program of measures is approved to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the poet’s birth and
widely promote his creative heritage, which includes the following tasks:
Publishing the poet’s collection “Selected Works” in Uzbek and Karakalpak languages;
Creating stage plays dedicated to the poet’s life and work and the art and journalistic film
“Ajinyoz” and organizing their presentations;
Organizing a museum of the poet at the Nukus State Pedagogical Institute named after Ajinyoz;
Beautifying the grave of Ajinyoz Qosiboy oglu in the Muynak district and erecting a monument
to it, and establishing an eco-park named after Ajinyoz Qosiboy oglu in this district;
Organizing solemn literary and artistic commemorative evenings dedicated to the 200th
anniversary of the poet's birth in November 2024 at the Alisher Navoi and Berdaq State Academic
Theaters.
The President's decree "On the broad celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of
the outstanding Karakalpak poet and thinker Ajinyoz Kosibay ugli" has been signed. This was
reported by the President's press service. According to the decree, the poet's collection "Selected
Works" will be published in the Uzbek and Karakalpak languages. Artistic, scientific and popular
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works dedicated to his life and work will be reprinted and presented.
According to the state order, stage plays dedicated to the life and activities of Ajiniyoz
Kosiboy's son and the feature-publicist film "Ajiniyoz" will be created. In the city of Nukus, a
competition of young artists of the country, a competition of essays dedicated to the life and work
of the son of Ajiniyoz Kosiboy will be held among students of creative schools on the theme "Say,
you from the songs of Ajiniyoz".
In September 2024, an exhibition of books, works of fine art, and examples of folk applied art
dedicated to the life and work of Ajinyoz Kosiboy ugli will be held in the Central Exhibition Hall
of the Academy of Arts. In October, international scientific and practical conferences will be
organized at Karakalpak State University and the Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language
and Literature named after Alisher Navoi on the topic of studying the literary heritage of Ajinyoz
Kosiboy ugli.
A poet's museum will be established at Nukus State Pedagogical Institute named after
Ajiniyaz. The grave of the son of Ajiniyaz Kosiboy in Moynaq district will be beautified and a
monument will be erected to him. An ecopark named after the son of Ajiniyaz Kosiboy will be
established in this district.
Meetings and literary evenings dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the birth of the son of
Ajiniyaz Qosiboy will be organized in higher and secondary special, professional, general
secondary educational institutions, labor unions and neighborhoods of the country with the
participation of famous writers and poets, scientists.
In November 2024, solemn literary and artistic memorial evenings dedicated to the 200th
anniversary of the birth of Ajinyoz Kusiboy ugli will be held at the Alisher Navoi State Academic
Bolshoi Theater of Uzbekistan and the Berdakh Karakalpak State Academic Theater.
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