STRUCTURE AND FORMS OF MARKET CENTERS IN SAMARKAND UYEZD

Abstract

This research focuses on the structure of market centers in the Samarkand
uyezd, the factors influencing their formation, and their socio-economic characteristics. Based on
historical sources, archival documents, and statistical records, the study analyzes the location of
markets, their internal organization, trade forms, operational mechanisms, and their role in the
economic life of the population. The findings provide a comprehensive understanding of how the
market system in the Samarkand uyezd developed, its socio-economic importance, and its
contribution to regional development. This work serves as a valuable academic and practical
resource for studies in economic history, trade infrastructure, and regional economic
anthropology.