The Influence of the Ottoman Empire on the Development of the Jadid Movement in Bukhara

This article explores the influence of the Ottoman Empire on the development of the Jadid movement in Central Asia, particularly in Bukhara. The author examines this impact through the lens of local perceptions of events occurring in Turkey. The study raises questions about how the population perceived the situation in the Ottoman Empire and their interactions with Ottoman public figures. It investigates historical processes that shaped these perceptions among locals, as well as the role of education and media in shaping the intellectual landscape of the Jadids. Key figures such as Sadriddin Aini, Münevver Kari, Abdurrauf Fitrat, and others are mentioned for their contributions to the movement. Periodical publications played an important role in informing Turkestanis about developments in the Ottoman Empire. Education initiatives, including new-method schools opened in Bukhara and sending students to study in Istanbul, significantly influenced the transformation of traditional mindsets among young people in Turkestan. The Young Turkish Revolution had a profound effect on the political stance of the Jadids, leading to demands for constitutional reforms in Bukhara. This event notably impacted changes in political views and the structure of the Jadid movement, resulting in its politicization and increased activity among Turkestani intellectuals.