CONSTRUCTION OF IRRIGATION FACILITIES DURING THE KHANATE PERIOD

Abstract

The article examines the development and construction of irrigation facilities during the period of the Central Asian khanates, focusing on their socio-economic, political, and environmental significance. Irrigation was the foundation of agricultural production, state power, and population stability across the region. Drawing on historical evidence, this study explores how khans, local administrators, and communities collaborated in the creation of canals, dams, and water distribution systems that transformed arid landscapes into fertile agricultural zones. The analysis also highlights the technical methods, architectural innovations, and social organization behind these irrigation networks, demonstrating their role in supporting the rise of cities, trade, and governance. Finally, the article discusses how these historical systems influenced later water management practices in Central Asia and the enduring legacy of hydraulic engineering traditions in modern times.