The Tradition of Ishan in Aral Region and Famous Kazakh Ishans

Urakova Yanç L., Derviş L., Akın Zorba H., Aksoy N. A., Oktan T.

VOPROSY ISTORII, no.9 (2), pp.84-91, 2023 (AHCI)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.31166/voprosyistorii202309statyi55
  • Journal Name: VOPROSY ISTORII
  • Journal Indexes: Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), IBZ Online, International Bibliography of Social Sciences, L'Année philologique, American History and Life, Historical Abstracts, Political Science Complete
  • Page Numbers: pp.84-91
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The article is devoted to the history of the ishan from a general perspective through the lives and activiities of two related ishans named Kozhanazar and Zhannazar. An attempt is made to shed light on the tradition of ishan, which is an important element in the spiritual and socio-cultural structure of Turkestan geography. Key words: Turkestan, ishan, Aral region, Kozhanazar Ishan, Zhannazar Ishan.