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Sadriddin Ayni (1878-1954) was a Tajik intellectual, regarded by many as one of the most important writers in the country's history. This book provides a translation of two historical monographs by Ayni: Is'yoni Muqanna (Muqanna's Rebellion) and Qahramoni Khalqi Tojik Temurmalik (The Tajik People's Hero Temur Malik). These works tell the story of two great Tajik heroes who fought against the Arabs and the Mongols. Besides the translations, the book discusses Ayni's life and work, highlighting his role, especially through these two monographs, in awakening and strengthening Tajik national consciousness. In addition, the book provides detailed background information on the historical events portrayed in the epics.
List of contents
List of Maps
Translators Introduction
Editor's Preface
Foreword: Dr. M. S. Imomzoda
Biography of Sadriddin Ayni
MUQANNA'S REBELLION
Introduction
Chapter 1: Social and Political Situation in Khorasan and Mavarannahr Before the Arab Conquest
Chapter II: The Biography of Muqanna and His Initial Political Activity
Chapter III: Muqanna's Open Rebellion
Chapter IV: Muqanna's Life in the Siyom Fort and the End of His Cause
Chapter V: Consequences from Muqanna's rebellion
TAJIK PEOPLE'S HERO TEMUR MALIK
Chapter I: Introduction: Conditions in Mavarannahr, Khorasan and Khorazm
Chapter II: The Battle of Khujand and the Life of Temur Malik
APPENDICES:
1. Biographical Dictionary
2. Chronology
3. Glossary
4. Historical Gazetteer
5. Select Bibliography
6. Index
About the author
Sadriddin Ayni (1878–1954) was a Tajik intellectual and writer.
Translated by Abdusalom Mamadnazarov, Professor of Philology at Tajik National University, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Introduced and edited by Jonathan K. Zartman, Associate Professor of National Security Studies, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, USA
Summary
Sadriddin Ayni (1878-1954) was a Tajik intellectual, regarded by many as one of the most important writers in the country's history. This book provides a translation of two historical monographs by Ayni: Is’yoni Muqanna (Muqanna’s Rebellion) and Qahramoni Khalqi Tojik Temurmalik (The Tajik People’s Hero Temur Malik).
