A PROMINENT RESEARCHER OF UZBEK-UYGUR LITERATURE THE ACTIVITY OF U.MAMATAKHUNOV

Abstract

This article provides a detailed account of the life and scientific and creative activities of the distinguished literary scholar U. Mamatokhunov, who has deeply analyzed the specific directions of literary and cultural ties that brought the Uzbek and Uyghur peoples closer together. The author presents in detail U. Mamatokhunov's contributions to the study of Uyghur literature, revealing its historical roots, and analyzing its common aspects with Uzbek literature on a scientific basis. U. Mamatokhunov is one of the scientists who has revealed the cultural and spiritual closeness, historical friendship, and spiritual harmony of the two peoples - the Uzbek and Uyghur nations - on the basis of scientific evidence. The article provides a detailed account of his research into the study of Uyghur classical literature, his approaches to the analysis of manuscript sources, his translation activities, and his contribution to Uzbek literary studies. The article also discusses the scholar's achievements in restoring the literary heritage, preparing the works of Uyghur poets and writers for publication, and evaluating them on the basis of scientific analysis. The role of U. Mamatokhunov's activities in strengthening scientific cooperation between the Uzbek and Uyghur literary circles today is emphasized.