THE GREAT HERITAGE OF AMIR TEMUR

Uzbekistan gaining independence became able to restore historical justice, to revive the names of many great ancestors and their rich heritage. A special place in their series takes Amir Temur, who became a symbol of courage, bravery and wisdom, national pride of our people.

As the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov, "the perception of personality of Amir Temur means perception of history. To comprehend Amir Temur - it means to comprehend itself. To magnify Amir Temur - this means to strengthen our faith in the great future of the country, based on our roots in the depths of history, our culture and power... The image of our great ancestor will always cause our people a sense of pride, give us strength and aspiration".

A great statesman and commander Amir Temur, being outstanding political strategist, was able to build a powerful centralized state in Maverannaxr, based on the rule of law and respect for traditions.

Sakhibkiran actively engaged in legislative activity. He created a work called "The Code of Temur", which outlined his vision for more effective government, as well as the fundamental principles governing the country.

"Justice is not in power, and the power to justice", - Temur was sure, and made this slogan the motto of his reign. Today, for us, his successors, these words are a priority spiritual and moral criterion and measure.

At the initiative of President Islam Karimov in 1996. 660th anniversary of Amir Temur was widely noted and passed in a festive atmosphere. This year has been named the country’s name. In accordance with the presidential decree established the Order of Amir Temur. On his initiative in the same year in Tashkent was founded by the State Museum of History of Timurids in the exhibition which includes archaeological, ethnographic and numismatic materials as local and trapped in the state of Amir Temur through the Great Silk Road. Carved on the exterior wall of the building of the museum of the word "Justice", "Education", "Honor" and "friendliness" today reflect the essence and meaning of the policy carried out by the head of state, the noble goals of the people of Uzbekistan. In the legacy of his great ancestor of our courageous, generous, pure-minded and hard working people draws its strength and energy to building a state with a great future.

The fact that every year more and more transformed the appearance of cities and villages of our independent country, plays an important role in the legacy left to us by the great ancestor of the spirit of creation, which gives rise to unity and solidarity, hard work and generosity. In Tashkent, Shakhrisabz, Samarkand majestic monuments erected devoted to sakhibkiran. His name is the capital Square, Avenue subway station, cultural institutions and schools in different parts of our country.

The whole enlightened world, is widely celebrated in these days 679 anniversary of the birth of Amir Temur, adequately appreciated his great services to humanity. In more than 50 countries around the world are conducting research scientists temurovedy. Six hundred years of Amir Temur published more than 900 papers on European, more than a thousand - in oriental languages. In Paris (1996, 2006.), Brussels (2006), Madrid, the Spanish town of Alcala de Henares (2006) held scientific conferences dedicated to his birthday.

Study achieved during the reign of Amir Temur achievements and popularizing traditions laid then actively promotes Samarkand Regional Branch of the International Charitable Fund named after Amir Temur. After creating the organization in the Samarkand region have intensified educational activities that promote a deeper understanding of the historical period, which is an important part of the eastern epoch Renaissance. Each year, assists in the production of the order of ten scientific and popular publications, tells about one of the brightest periods of Russian history. The organization also initiates conferences devoted to the study of various aspects related to the period of the reign of Amir Temur, helps to strengthen scientific contacts between Samarkand and foreign scientists and historians. In this direction, positive experience of cooperation with experts from France and Germany.

Annually world-wide events dedicated to the birthday of Amir Temur are held. This indicates that the merits of our great ancestor widely recognized. An important point in the study of the history of the era Timurids was the expansion of cooperation with foreign countries. Conducted new research into the history of diplomatic relations with the state of Amir Temur European countries. So, now in one of the archives of France kept the letters of Amir Temur sent to the king of France Charles VI, dated 1402 year, a letter of Charles VI, Amir Temur addressed. In the contents of the letters of rulers special attention paid to the development of bilateral trade relations.

Also the letters of the English King Henry IV preserved in Latin the name of Amir Temur and his son Miranshah, which set out the friendly wishes.

On the eve of the birthday of the great Amir Temur in many institutions in the country are carried out cultural and educational activities - academic conferences, forums, symposia. For example, in 2014 in a new building of the State Museum of Cultural History of Uzbekistan in Samarkand scientific-practical conference dedicated to this date. The conference was attended by prominent scientists and experts, poets and writers, journalists, scientists, students from different cities of the country. Speakers at the conference noted the important role of the commander in the formation and strengthening of statehood of the Uzbek people, the development of science, culture and art of Uzbekistan.

This year, in Tashkent hosted an event organized by the Ministry of Defence and the Public Council of the defense department. It was attended by students of higher military educational institutions, and non-commissioned officers. Defenders of the Motherland laid bouquets of flowers to the monument to the great military leader and political activist.

Also in 2015, the National Library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi, held an exhibition of ancient books dedicated to the great statesman and commander Amir Temur and his descendants. The collection includes books published since the beginning of the XVIII to the middle of XX century. Including exhibited the book "The Code of Temur" published lithographic printing and translated into English from Persian William Devane in 1783, "Life of Timur" L-M.Lyangle about the life of the commander, dating from 1890 and many others. Also on display are interesting books of famous scientist-orientalist, military historians, geographers and linguists such as E.Brown, U.Erskin, J.Leiden, A.Beveridge, G.Eliot and others.

Samarkand Regional Branch of the International Charitable Fund of Amir Temur, along with the planned activities will be to prepare for the upcoming 2016 680-year anniversary of Amir Temur. Celebrations to mark this significant date should be an outstanding event in the social and cultural life of the country.

IA "Jahon"