THE EMERGENCE OF THE FIRST JADID SCHOOLS IN THE TERRITORIES OF KARAKALPAKSTAN AND HISTORICAL CONDITIONS
Keywords:
Jadidism, Karakalpakstan, Central Asia, educational reform, Russian Empire, usul-i jadid, traditional education, modern education, Muslim intellectuals, national awakening, Islamic modernismAbstract
The emergence of the first Jadid schools in the territories of Karakalpakstan marked a significant turning point in the region’s educational and cultural development. Arising in the early 20th century, these schools were part of the broader Jadidism movement that aimed to modernize Islamic societies within the Russian Empire. Faced with the limitations of traditional religious education and the growing influence of Russian colonial policies, local reformers in Karakalpakstan began to establish "new method" schools that combined religious teachings with secular subjects such as mathematics, geography, and the Russian language. Despite resistance from conservative elements, Jadid schools became centers of intellectual and national awakening. This paper explores the historical conditions that led to the rise of Jadidism in Karakalpakstan, its impact on the local population, and its legacy in shaping modern educational systems in the region.
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