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International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
Year : 2018, Volume : 8, Issue : 8
First page : ( 320) Last page : ( 330)
Online ISSN : 2249–2496.

Muslim Response to Russian Imperialism in Central Asia

Bhat Muhammad Shafi

Research Scholar at S.H. Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinager

Online published on 5 August, 2019.

Abstract

From the very antiquity Central Asian region has been unique in its geographical landscape and its civilizational richness. It has been the fate of this region from the very ancient times that powerful empires had been attracted towards this region. During the medieval times Central Asia was conquered by Arabs and was made part of Muslim Caliphate, during these times Islamic civilization was at its zenith and Muslims were powerful both politically/militarily and intellectually/educationally. After the advent of Islam in Central, it became synonymous with Central Asian cultural and civilization history. Russian penetration in Central Asia in 19th Century not only destabilized political authority of Muslims in Central Asia but also challenged their religious and cultural identity and traditions. This paper aims to highlight the Muslim response to their first encounter with Imperialism and modernity vis-à-vis its integration and assimilation. The paper further discusses how Russian imperialism in Central Asia impacted religious traditions and educational developments of Central Asia.

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Keywords

Central Asia, Islamic Civilization, Tsarist Empire. Soviet Union, Jadidism.

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