KHOZIQ, THE POET OF ZULLISONAYN

Abstract

This article examines the life, work, and literary significance of Junaydullah Khoziq, a prominent bilingual poet of the 18th–19th centuries, who wrote in both Tajik and Uzbek languages. Khoziq is recognized for his mastery of

classical literary genres such as ghazal, qasida, rubai, muhammas, and masnavi, and for his ability to preserve the Tajik national spirit even in works composed in Uzbek. Through his poetry, Khoziq expressed themes of love, mysticism, wisdom, and socio-political realities, reflecting the cultural and literary life of Central Asia, particularly in Bukhara, Kokand, and Khiva. The article also highlights his knowledge of medicine, his revolutionary spirit, and his role in the development of bilingual literature. Khoziq’s contributions demonstrate the fusion of Persian and Turkic literary traditions, establishing him as a key figure in the literary heritage of the region..

Keywords

Junaydulloh Khoziq, ikki tilli adabiyot, tojik adabiyoti, o‘zbek adabiyoti, klassik she’riyat, ghazal, qasida, ruboiy, muhammas, masnaviy, Zullisonayn shoirlari