DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE ROUTES AND ROADSIDE STRUCTURES DURING THE SHAYBANID ERA AND THEIR ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE

Abstract

This article examines the development of trade routes and the economic significance of roadside infrastructure during the Shaybanid period in Central Asia. The study focuses on the expansion of trade relations in the 16th century in the region of Mawarannahr, emphasizing the role of caravanserais, ribats, bridges, and cisterns constructed along trade routes to facilitate the safe movement of trade caravans. Additionally, the article analyzes the role of trade routes in fostering interregional economic connections, their contribution to state finances, and the formation of a trade infrastructure network. The results indicate that during the Shaybanid era, trade routes were a vital factor in economic development, and roadside structures played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of caravans while strengthening economic and cultural ties across regions.