THE ROLE OF KHAN UZBEK IN SPREADING ISLAM IN THE GOLDEN HORDE

The article examines the role of Khan Uzbek (1313-1341) in the process of Islamization of the Golden Horde. Under his leadership, Islam became the state religion, which had a significant impact on the political, social and economic structures of the state. Special attention is paid to Uzbekistan's diplomatic contacts with Muslim countries, the impact of Islamization on legislation and governance, as well as on the development of trade. The work uses Arabic, Persian and Russian sources, as well as archaeological data. The Islamization of the Golden Horde is compared with similar processes in other parts of the Mongol Empire.