O'ZBEK FOLKLORI TARIXIY MANBA SIFATIDA

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of Uzbek folklore as a historical source. The ancient traditions, customs, lifestyle, and historical processes of the Uzbek people are reflected in examples of oral folk art. Epics, fairy tales, proverbs, sayings, and folk songs embody essential historical information about the Uzbek people's social, political, and cultural life. This article analyzes past events based on epics and tales depicting historical events in Uzbek folklore. The historical foundations of folklore, the collective memory of the people, and their influence on the development of society are highlighted.