The first stage of uzbek textology and the development of publications of Navoiy‘s Khamsa

Abstract

In the middle of the last century in the field of Uzbek textology and source studies, significant achievements have been made in the study of Alisher Navoi's works, in particular, in implementation of mass publica-tions of the poet's epics "Khamsa" and compilation of their scientific-criti-cal texts. Porso Shamsievis a textologist who created a school for the study of manuscripts of the Khamsa epics and composed its scientific and critical texts. His contribution to many publications created during this period is great. Therefore, the study of scientific and practical activities of the scien-tist in this field, the acquisition of his scientific experience, as well as the theoretical examination of publications made by P. Shamsiev and his di-rect participation are among the priorities of textology studies. Of course, the study of the activities of scholars, the mastery of their experience in publishing and composing scientific-critical texts is very important in the formation of new views in the field of textology, its scientific and theoreti-cal basis, in general, in finding solutions to existing problems. This article analyzes the history of the publication of the epics "Khamsa" and related processes, in general, the first achievements of Uzbek textual studies, the experience gained and their significance, as well as relevant scientific conclusions.