COMPARING AND CONTRASTING ALISHER NAVOI'S ROLE IN LITERARY AND HISTORICAL WORKS

This article explores the literary and historical contexts in which Alisher Navoi’s contributions are significant. By dissecting his writings, we contrast his accomplishments as a poet and author with his function as a cultural leader and historian. The significant impact Navoi had on Chagatai literature and historical records demonstrates his two-fold legacy. Examining his philosophical and historical writings as well as his poetic masterpieces, especially "Khamsa," the paper highlights his influence on Central Asian intellectual and cultural life.