The Classification of Written Sources Contain Information about the History of Khorezm in the End 12th – The Beginning of 13th Centuries

Abstract

The article examines written sources, which could give information about the history of Khorezm the end 12th – the beginning of 13th centuries. The article briefly discusses dividing them in sources devoted to the general, regional history, biographies and the collection of documents. Works on general history cover the history of Khorezm within the framework of a whole region, sources on dynasties and specific individuals provide information about aspects of the history of Khorezm related to a specific dynasty and person. Biographical works contain information about the cultural, spiritual and political history of the region through the lives and activities of people who have chosen the path of science. In the written sources, which include a collection of documents, it is possible to obtain information about appointment to positions, names of officials, origin and other similar information, and information about the formation and maintenance of documents.