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The Jadids: Uzbekistan's Forgotten Reformers
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Jadid movement, a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in Uzbekistan's history. They focus on the figure of Mahmud Khoja Behbudiy, a Jadid intellectual from Samarkand who advocated for modern education, women's rights, and political reform under Tsarist rule. The discussion covers the Jadids' use of the usul-i jadid (new method) schools, their clash with conservative ulama, and their tragic fate under Soviet repression. Lucas explains how the Jadids sought to reconcile Islam with modernity, drawing on influences from the Ottoman…
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