The Role Of Alisher Navoi In The Development Of Turkic And Persian Literature

Abstract

Alisher Navoi (1441–1501), a seminal figure in Central Asian literature, played a pivotal role in shaping both Turkic and Persian literary traditions. Renowned as a poet, prose writer, linguist, and thinker, Navoi contributed to the elevation of the Chagatai Turkic language to a literary status comparable to Persian, which had long dominated the intellectual and literary spheres of Central Asia. This paper examines Navoi’s influence on Turkic and Persian literature, analyzing his poetic innovations, linguistic reforms, philosophical ideas, and the synthesis of Eastern literary traditions. By evaluating Navoi’s literary legacy, the study highlights his role in promoting Turkic literary identity, bridging cultural paradigms, and inspiring subsequent generations of writers in the region.