SOME REFLECTIONS ON THE ARTISTIC INTERPRETATION OF THE KING AND POET IMAGES IN THE NOVEL KHOREZM FOJIASI (THE TRAGEDY OF KHOREZM)

This article explores the life and contributions of Muhammad Rahim Khan II, also known as Feruz (1844–1910), who ruled the Khiva Khanate for nearly 47 years. Feruz was an enlightened ruler, a patron of literature and the arts, and the founder of the translation school in Khiva. The article delves into his achievements as a statesman, poet, musician, and patron of various cultural and artistic endeavors. It highlights Feruz’s role in promoting the six-and-a-half makom system, establishing the first printing house in Turkestan, and his efforts in the flourishing of Khorezm’s miniature art school. The article also discusses the portrayal of Feruz in historical and literary works, focusing on the novella “The Tragedy of Khorezm” by Erkin Zohidov, which provides a detailed depiction of key events during Feruz’s reign and his enduring cultural and spiritual legacy. KEY WORDS: Muhammad Rahim Khan II, Feruz, Khiva Khanate, Literary Patron, Translation School, Makom System, Miniature Art School, Cultural Legacy, Historical Literature, Erkin Zohidov.