Migrants from Uzbekistan arriving in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug are, according to regional deputy Khalid Tagizadeh, returning to their “historical homeland.”
During a recent session of the Khanty-Mansi Duma, Tagizadeh referenced the Khanate of Sibir (Siberian Khanate), whose last ruler, Khan Kuchum, belonged to the Uzbek Shaybanid (Shibanids) dynasty.
He argued that because parts of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug once belonged to the Khanate of Sibir, Uzbeks migrating to the region can be seen as heirs to these lands rather than ordinary migrants.
“These lands were once part of the Siberian Khanate, and its last ruler, Khan Kuchum, was from the Uzbek Shaybanid dynasty,” said Tagizadeh. “In this context, Uzbeks coming here today are returning to their historical homeland.”
The comment was made amid a discussion on demographic issues affecting indigenous peoples in the region. The Duma Chairman responded by asking Tagizadeh to return to the main agenda, and the topic was not further explored during the session.
Shaybanid Dynasty Overview
The Shaybanid dynasty (also spelled Shibanid) was a prominent Turkic-Mongol ruling family descending from Shayban (Shiban), a grandson of Genghis Khan. The dynasty played a significant role in Central Asian history from the 15th to the 17th centuries.
The Shaybanids were part of the Uzbek tribal confederation and traced their lineage directly to Shayban, a son of Jochi and grandson of Genghis Khan. They rose to power following the decline of the Timurid Empire in Central Asia.
Under their rule, the Uzbeks established dominance in the region by founding several khanates, most notably the Khanate of Bukhara, which became a major political and cultural center. The Shaybanids marked the transition from Timurid to Uzbek control in Central Asia, consolidating Uzbek tribes and promoting Islam and cultural development.
Key figures include Abu'l-Khayr Khan, who laid the foundations of Shaybanid power in the early 15th century, and Muhammad Shaybani, who expanded the Shaybanid state by conquering Samarkand and Bukhara in the early 16th century, establishing the Shaybanid Khanate of Bukhara. Khan Kuchum, the last ruler of the Siberian Khanate, was also a member of this dynasty.
The Shaybanid dynasty was instrumental in shaping the political landscape of Central Asia, blending Mongol heritage with Turkic culture. They played a vital role in the spread of Islam, as well as the development of trade and scholarship in the region. Their legacy remains significant in the history and culture of modern Uzbekistan and neighboring countries.
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