Chagatai

Chagatai refers to a historical region and cultural area in Central Asia, named after Chagatai Khan, a son of Genghis Khan. It primarily encompasses parts of modern-day Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Xinjiang in China. The Chagatai Khanate was one of the four divisions of the Mongol Empire and played a significant role in trade, culture, and politics during the 13th to 16th centuries. The Chagatai language, a Turkic language, was also significant in literature and administration during this period, influencing both Persian and Central Asian cultures. The legacy of Chagatai still impacts the region's cultural and historical identity today.