Literature of the Golden Horde Period and its Role in the Development of Turkic Literature

This article explores the development of literature during the period of Golden Horde in 13th–14th centuries and its place in the history of Turkic literature. Abstract: The study examines the socio-political, cultural and religious facets of life that facilitated developments in literature during this time. Particular attention is given to religious-didactic works, narrative prose, epic poetry and translation literature. The article analyzes works of Nosiriddin Rabg‘uziy, Mahmud Kardariy, Qutb Khorezmi, Sayfi Sarayi and Husam Katib. It is also examined the impact of Golden Horde literature on subsequent Turkish literary development.