TARIXIY ROMANLAR YARATISHDA TARIXGA MUNOSABAT VA BADIIY TALQINDAGI YANGILANISHLAR

This article analyzes the portrayal of Amir Timur in Uzbek historical prose, the evolution of historical and artistic perspectives regarding him, and the innovations in his characterization within the literature of the independence era. It highlights the commonalities and differences between the depiction of Amir Timur in historical sources and his portrayal in works of fiction. Particular analytical attention is paid to how the renewed approach to national history and historical memory in the post-independence period influenced the artistic interpretation of Amir Timur. The article focuses on the synthesis of historical truth and artistic fiction, the artistic expression of Amir Timur’s persona as a statesman, military commander, builder, and patron of enlightenment, the methods used to reveal his inner psychological world, and the writer's individual perspective on this historical figure. Furthermore, it explores the reinterpretation of Amir Timur in contemporary Uzbek literature in the context of national identity, patriotism, historical memory, and spiritual values.