THE WORK «FIRDAWS AL-IQBAL» AND THE RESEARCH OF THE PERIOD OF MUHAMMAD RAHIMKHAN I DURING THE YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE IN UZBEKISTAN

This article highlights the significance of the work “Firdaws al-iqbal” as a monumental historical source. The work provides an observation for the works of researchers Ruzimbaev S., Ahmedov A., Khudoyberganov K., Khollieva G., Mutalov O., Matniyazov M. and other scientists as well as the research of the history of the period of Muhammad Rahimkhan I during the years of independence in Uzbekistan. The information about the scientists who conducted research on the period of Muhammad Rahimkhan I is also presented. Opinions regarding the consolidated edition of the work published in Leyden and the publications announced in 2010 in Uzbek language are provided as well. Not only historical but also literary value of the work is accentuated.