shartlarining

Shartlarining is a term of Central Asian origin, often found in historical and ethnographic contexts. It is generally understood to refer to a group of Turkic people historically associated with the region of modern-day Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. While the exact etymology and precise historical boundaries of the Shartlarining can be complex and subject to scholarly debate, the term often denotes a settled, agricultural population as opposed to nomadic groups.

Linguistic evidence suggests a connection to older Turkic dialects, and their cultural practices often reflected a blend of nomadic traditions and influences from settled agricultural societies of oasis regions. Historically, they were known for their participation in trade routes and their engagement in local governance within larger khanates and emirates. The term itself may have evolved over time, with different groups being referred to as Shartlarining in various historical records. Understanding the Shartlarining involves examining their socio-economic structures, their interactions with neighboring peoples, and their role in the broader history of Central Asia.