THE HISTORY OF VILLAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE BATOSH CLAN IN THE GUZOR REGION

This study explores the history of villages associated with the Batosh clan—one of the Uzbek tribal groups historically residing in the Guzor district of the Qashqadarya oasis. Based on archival documents, oral narratives, and toponymic data, the research analyzes which villages were founded by this clan, their role in the region’s socio-economic life, and the development of these settlements over time. Particular attention is given to the structure of Batosh-inhabited settlements during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as their kinship and alliance relations with other tribes. The name of this clan appears multiple times in Emirate-era documents and has been preserved in toponyms linked to villages in the Guzor, Chirakchi, and Karshi areas.