THE STUDY OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL LIFE OF KHOREZM DURING THE AFRIGHID PERIOD (A HISTORIOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS)

The historical region of Khorezm, situated at the crossroads of ancient trade routes in Central Asia, offers a unique vantage point for studying the socio-economic and political transformations that shaped the region from the 4th to the 10th centuries. This period, marked by the rule of the Afrighid dynasty, witnessed significant developments in agriculture, trade, 425 craftsmanship, and the institutionalization of slavery, each playing a pivotal role in the region's economic and social fabric.