CHOKAN VALIKHANOV’S ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORIENTAL SCIENCE

Abstract

The article focuses on the research of Ch.Valikhanov of the closed cities of Kashgar. In addition, it is interesting for scientists to study the geography of the Tien Shan, with accurate drawing of objects on maps, ethnographic research, which made it possible to learn a lot about the life and culture of the peoples of Central Asia. It is noted that one of the significant contributions of the scientist to world science is the fragment of the epic “Manas” recorded and translated by him, which is still recognized as the best translation. His report “On the state of Altyshar ...” was published in an abridged version and was soon translated into English, German and French. The full text was published only in 1904. The publication of this book made Chocan one of the most famous oriental scholars of his time. The scientist’s research on the spiritual and material culture of the Kazakh people is a valuable source on the history of Kazakhstan. It should also be noted that Ch. Ch. Valikhanov, during his trips, mainly relied on eye-measuring surveys. And when traveling to Kashgaria, it was not possible to use geodetic or astronomical instruments at all. It was under such circumstances that Chokan discovered a masterful skill in describing and characterizing the areas he saw and mapping them. Key words: Ch. Valikhanov, Kashgar, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, orientalist, maps