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THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE JUYBORI KHOJAS IN THE DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE BUKHARA KHANATE AND INDIA

Azizbek Karimov ,

Abstract

This article examines the role of the Juybari Khoja dynasty in diplomatic relations between the Bukhara Khanate and Mughal India in the 16th–17th centuries. Drawing on the primary source “Matlab al-Talibin,” it demonstrates that the Juybari Khojas functioned not only as religious authorities but also as political intermediaries and economic actors who strengthened ties between the two states.

Keywords

Juybari Khojas, Bukhara Khanate, Mughal Empire, India, diplomatic relations, embassy, Imam Quli Khan, Akbar, Jahangir, “Matlab al-Talibin”.

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Karimov , A. . (2026). THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE JUYBORI KHOJAS IN THE DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE BUKHARA KHANATE AND INDIA. Oriental Journal of Social Sciences, 6(09), 66–71. https://doi.org/10.37547/supsci-ojss-06-09-10