This article analyzes the mention of Sufi shaykhs in Alisher Navoi's memoir-biographical works. In particular, it explores the role of prominent mystics such as Khoja Muhammad Parsa and Khoja Ubaydullah Ahrar in Navoi's life, as well as the reasons for mentioning these figures in his works. The study highlights stylistic and thematic features specific to Navoi’s literary method.

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