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Shajrat ul Atrak (also known as Shajara-i Turk)

Author	Ebulgazi Bahadir Han
Translator	William Miles
Language	Persian (original), English (translation)
Subject	Genealogy of Turks and Tatars
Genre	Historical chronicle
Publisher	W.H. Allen and Co. (1838 translation)
Publication place	Khorezm (modern Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan)
Pages	408 (1838 edition)

Shajrat ul Atrak (Persian: شجرة الأتراك), also known as Shajara-i Turk or the Genealogical Tree of the Turks and Tatars, is a historical chronicle written by Ebulgazi Bahadir Han, Khan of Khorezm (r. 1643–1663), in the 17th century.^[1][2] The text traces the lineage of Turkic and Tatar tribes, drawing on oral traditions, historical texts, and personal accounts to document their origins, migrations, and cultural practices. An abridged English translation was prepared by Colonel William Miles and published in 1838 by W.H. Allen and Co., based on the original Persian manuscript.

The book covers the genealogical history of various tribes and clans, including their religious beliefs and significant historical events. It has been noted for its detailed accounts of tribal structures, though its late composition raises questions about the accuracy of some details, as it relies heavily on oral traditions rather than contemporary records.^[3] The 1838 translation, reproduced in modern reprints, preserves the original format but may include imperfections such as missing pages or library marks.

Scholarly interest in the Shajrat ul Atrak persists due to its insights into Central Asian ethnic identities, though it is often treated as a secondary source compared to earlier works like Rashid al-Din’s Jami‘ al-Tawarikh.^[4] Its importance is tempered by the lack of extensive modern analysis, suggesting it serves as a supplementary resource rather than a definitive historical authority.^[5][6]

References

1. Ebülgâzî Bahadir Han (1838). The Shajrat Ul Atrak: Or, Genealogical Tree of the Turks and Tatars. Harvard University. W.H. Allen and co.
2. Bahadir, Ebülgâzî (15 May 2017). The Shajrat Ul Atrak, or Genealogical Tree of the Turks and Tatars (Classic Reprint). Forgotten Books. ISBN 978-0259309758.
3. Golden, Peter B. (February 2, 2011). Central Asia in World History (New Oxford World History) (1st ed.). Oxford University Press. p. 87. ISBN 9780195338195.
4. Baumer, Christoph (August 3, 2016). The History of Central Asia: The Age of Islam and the Mongols. Bloomsbury Academic. p. 198. ISBN 978-1784534905.
5. Biran, Michal (August 21, 2008). Empire Qara Khitai Eurasian History: Between China and the Islamic World (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization) (1st ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 23. ISBN 978-0521066020.
6. Christian, David (December 16, 1998). A History of Russia, Central Asia and Mongolia, Vol. 1: Inner Eurasia from Prehistory to the Mongol Empire (1st ed.). Wiley-Blackwell. p. 412. ISBN 0631208143.