An ancient manuscript revealing the "secrets" of Amir Timur's life has been discovered in Tajikistan.

A rare manuscript in the Uzbek language, dedicated to the life of Amir Timur, has been discovered in Tajikistan. This valuable historical document will soon be transferred to the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan for comprehensive study.

According to the press service of the Center for Islamic Civilization, leading historians will be involved in the examination of the manuscript. In addition to scientific analysis, there are plans to publish a facsimile edition of the manuscript as well as a modern interpretation for a wider audience.

Information about the find was presented at the international cultural heritage week "The Phenomenon of the Eastern Renaissance: States, Religions, Personalities, and Civilizations" by Professor Badriuddin Maksudov from Tajik National University, a Doctor of Philological Sciences.

In Professor Maksudov's opinion, the book titled "Manoqibi Amir Temur Sohibqiron" ("The Praiseworthy Qualities of Amir Timur, Lord of the Fortunate Constellation") is potentially the oldest known Turkic manuscript about Timur. It is believed to have been created before such recognized historical and literary works as "Temur Tuzuki" ("The Regulations of Timur"), "Zafarname" ("The Book of Victories") by Nizomiddin Shami, as well as the works of Mirkhond and Khondemir.

"Manoqibi Amir Temur Sohibqiron" narrates the birth of Timur, describes battle scenes, miracles attributed to sheikhs, and contains historical information intertwined with folk legends and myths. The presence of characters in the text who were not contemporaries of Timur confirms the inclusion of folkloric elements in the narrative.

At the end of the Dushanbe manuscript, a date is indicated – Rajab 1027 of the Hijra, which corresponds to June-July 1618. Considering that the document is likely a copy, researchers suggest that the original may have been created significantly earlier. The transfer of the manuscript to the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan will allow for a thorough analysis and dating of the text, as well as an in-depth study of its historical and cultural significance. The results of the research will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the understanding of the era of Amir Timur and the history of Central Asia.