SLAVE MARKETS IN SAMARKAND AND BUKHARA DURING THE MIDDLE AGES
Kamoliddin Otabekovich Meyliyev
Student, Faculty of History, Termez State University
Shuhrat Abdulloyev,
PhD Termez State University
Keywords: The article discusses slave markets in Samarkand and Bukhara during the Middle Ages, focusing on the slave trade, the economic and social aspects of Central Asia, and the impact of medieval slavery on regional history.
Abstract
This article explores the historical role and significance of slave markets in the cities of Samarkand and Bukhara during the Middle Ages. It examines the economic, social, and cultural aspects of the slave trade in these important Central Asian hubs, highlighting how these markets influenced regional dynamics. Through analysis of historical records and scholarly research, the study sheds light on the mechanisms of slave trading, the demographics of slaves, and the impact on local societies. The article also discusses the broader implications of the slave trade on the development of trade routes and political relations in medieval Central Asia.
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