Merv khans (using the materials of the 19th c.)

A detailed chronology of the Merv khans' rule during the 19th century reveals that power was collectively managed by tribal leaders, often through joint decisions called maslahat. Despite frequent disagreements among local rulers, socio-political challenges in this turbulent period necessitated unity, leading to the emergence of common leaders. The study leverages a diverse range of sources—Turkmen, Persian, Khiva, Russian, and European—to reconstruct the political landscape using historical-comparative methods. This approach not only clarifies the sequence of khan administrations but also provides insight into the contributions of these leaders to Turkmen history, avoiding misinterpretations of past events.

Atdayev, S. J. (2024). Merv khans (using the materials of the 19th c.). Tyumen State University Herald. Humanities Research. Humanitates, 10(2), 85–99. https://doi.org/10.21684/2411-197x-2024-10-2-85-99