Tajikistan's National Epics

Sadriddin Ayni (1878-1954) was a Tajik intellectual, regarded by many as one of the most important writers in the country's history. This book provides a translation of two historical monographs by Ayni: Is'yoni Muqanna (Muqanna's Rebellion) and Qahramoni Khalqi Tojik Temurmalik (The Tajik People's Hero Temur Malik).

List of Maps
Translators Introduction
Editor's Preface
Foreword: Dr. M. S. Imomzoda
Biography of Sadriddin Ayni
MUQANNA'S REBELLION
Introduction
Chapter 1: Social and Political Situation in Khorasan and Mavarannahr Before the Arab Conquest
Chapter II: The Biography of Muqanna and His Initial Political Activity
Chapter III: Muqanna's Open Rebellion
Chapter IV: Muqanna's Life in the Siyom Fort and the End of His Cause
Chapter V: Consequences from Muqanna's rebellion
TAJIK PEOPLE'S HERO TEMUR MALIK
Chapter I: Introduction: Conditions in Mavarannahr, Khorasan and Khorazm
Chapter II: The Battle of Khujand and the Life of Temur Malik
APPENDICES:
1. Biographical Dictionary
2. Chronology
3. Glossary
4. Historical Gazetteer
5. Select Bibliography
6. Index