THE ROLE OF THE HARDURI ETHNIC GROUP IN THE POPULATION STRUCTURE OF GUZOR

This study explores the role and historical development of the Harduri ethnic group living in the Qashqadaryo oasis, particularly in the Guzor district. The Harduris have historically been recognized as a Persian-speaking population group, and sources note that they made up a significant portion of the population in Guzor and its surrounding villages. The research analyzes their ethnic and social features, cultural traditions, interactions with other Uzbek and Tajik communities, and their participation in the demographic shifts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.