SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES IN THE PERIOD OF ULUGH BEG AND ATTITUDE OF RELIGIOUS SECTS

Ulugh Beg was born on March 24, 1394 in Sultaniye. His mother is Gawhar Shad Agha and his father is Shah Rukh. He spent his childhood together with his grandfather during the his campaigns. In 1404, he was married to Oge Begum by his grandfather. Following the death of Amir Timur, his father Shah Rukh became the ruler after the throne struggle. He was given Samarkand and Mā Warāʾ an-Nahr by his father. After establishing its dominance in this region, it started to carry out scientific activities. Until 1447, when Shah Rukh died, he carried out works for the development of his region instead of going on expeditions. Although the throne in 1447, he was overthrown by his son Abdullatif in 1449. When he set out to go on a pilgrimage, he was killed by his son. During the reign of Samarkand he built a madrasah and observatory with scholars who taught him. As a result of the education given in the madrasa, a very important scientist such as Ali Qushji was raised. Ulugh Beg, observations and calculations performed in the observatory Zij-i Ulugh Beg has revealed in his work. This work is very close to today's calculations. His work has attracted reaction from some religious sects. For this reason, the sect has an effect in the process leading to his death.

Keywords

Ulugh Beg, Ali Qushji, Zij-i Ulugh Beg, Shah Rukh, Amir Timur, Nakhshibendi, Abdullatif, Gawhar, Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Samarkand Observatory.