1st Edition
Tajikistan’s National Epics Muqanna's Rebellion and The Tajik People's Hero Temur Malik
Sadriddin Ayni (1878–1954) was a Tajik intellectual, regarded by many as one of the most important writers in the country’s history. This book provides a translation of two historical monographs by Ayni: Is’yoni Muqanna (Muqanna’s Rebellion) and Qahramoni Khalqi Tojik Temurmalik (The Tajik People’s Hero Temur Malik). These works tell the story of two great Tajik heroes who fought against the Arabs and the Mongols. Besides the translations, the book discusses Ayni’s life and work, highlighting his role, especially through these two monographs, in awakening and strengthening Tajik national consciousness. In addition, the book provides detailed background information on the historical events portrayed in the epics.
List of Maps
Translator's Introduction
Editor’s Preface
Foreword: The Mission to Serve the Homeland by Imomzoda, M.S.
Biography of Sadriddin Saidmurodzoda Ayni (1878–1954)
Part I MUQANNA’S REBELLION
Chapter 1: Social and Political Situation in Khurasan and Mavarannahr Before the Arab Conquest
Chapter 2: The Biography: Muqanna’s Youth and His Initial Political Activities
Chapter 3: Muqanna’s Open Rebellion
Chapter 4: Muqanna’s Life in the Siyom Fortress and the End of His Cause
Chapter 5: Consequences From Muqanna’s Rebellion
Part II THE TAJIK PEOPLE’S HERO TEMUR MALIK
Chapter 6: Introduction: Conditions in Mavarannahr, Khurasan, and Khorazm
Chapter 7: The Battle of Khujand and the Life of Temur Malik
Part III APPENDICES
Biographical Dictionary
Chronology
Glossary
Historical Gazetteer
Select Bibliography
Index
Biography
Sadriddin Ayni (1878–1954) was a Tajik intellectual and writer.
Translated by Abdusalom Mamadnazarov, Professor of Philology at Tajik National University, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Introduced and edited by Jonathan K. Zartman, Associate Professor of National Security Studies, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, USA
