The Stages Of Development Of The Jadid Press

Abstract

This article analyzes the emergence, stages of development, and role of the Jadid press in the socio-educational life of Turkestan during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Particular attention is paid to the social and educational activities of the Turkestani Jadids, whose primary objective was to promote literacy, education, and enlightenment among the population. The study also examines their efforts to develop the national press and their contributions to the formation of ideas of national awakening and intellectual progress. Special emphasis is placed on the activities of prominent progressive intellectuals, including Abdulla Avloni, Mahmudkhoja Behbudi, and Munavvarqori Abdurashidkhonov, in the fields of journalism, education, and enlightenment. Furthermore, the article highlights the significance of the Jadid press in fostering national identity, developing social consciousness, and contributing to the cultural and intellectual advancement of society.