Analysis of the Factors of Formation and Content of Local Farsi Historiography of Sind (From the beginning of the 7th century to the middle of the 12th century AH)

 
Extended Abstract
The present study reviews the local historiography books in the Persian language of Sindh province from the early seventeenth century to the first half of the 12th century and their authors and motivators. According to a survey, many of these works have been written by influential government officials, or based on the recommendations of the personalities and leaders of the country and the military. The format and content of these works include awareness of historical geography, dynasties and rulers, wars, conquests and rejels and celebrities. The culmination of local Indian historiography from the years 613 to 1150 AH was in the eleventh century and, due to geographical dispersion, most of the works of Indian history during these years are related to Sindh. Most of these writings are written by immigrant Iranian writers to the subcontinent, some of which are considered to be the most celebrated, celebrated and celebrated Sadat. Given the nature of the present research, the research methodology used in this paper is based on the description and analysis of the historical sources of the Persian handwriting of Sindh in the period under consideration.
 

Introduction

The culmination of the local Indian historiography from the years 613 to 1150 AH was in the eleventh century, and in terms of geographical spreading, most of the historical works of Indian history during these years are related to Sind and then Kashmir. By investigating the local history of India, it can be seen that most of these works and attitudes have influenced many social and human revolutions in the context of history. These works usually contain information about the geography of the place, wonders, virtues, Merits, the history of building the city, founder of city, the course of its development over time, the buildings and works in the area, the graves, the most important political events, the economic, cultural and educational situations, political, scientific and literary persons and even mythologists and myths about the city or state they are seeking.
Dominant families, especially from the fifth century AH until the end of the Timurids period, played a major role in the development of Persian language and literature. Only in the seventh century AH in Sindh and its various cities, including Multan, Uch, Sivestan, did tens of great and blessed thinkers emerge who are still appreciated and respected and the works left behind are of particular interest.
Based on the above explanations, the main issue in the present study is to reasarch and analyze the factors of formation and content of Persian historiographies of Sind in the 7th to 12th century AH. Due to the lack of separate research on local Persian historiography of Sindh at this time, the purpose of the present study To achieve this important.
The main research question is, what were the causes and backgrounds of the formation of the local Persian chronicles of Sindh In the historical period under discussion; what were the contents and quality of their Historical writings by authors?

Research methodology

This article is a descriptive-analytical study based on a historical study examining the early sources of local Persian historiography in the state of Sindh, examining the factors behind the formation of Persian historiographies in the period under discussion and analyzing the content of each of these compilations.

Discussion

With regard to the content of some of these books, it seems that motivations such as the encouragement of the sultans, monks, families, and respectable personalities have influenced the formation of many of these works. Also, the interest and passion for the city and the country, and in the sense of the homeland Worship of the land has also been instrumental in the formation of these books. )Kheirandish ,No.47&48,2006,p4)
The spread of Persian historiography in the subcontinent was not alike. Given the historical course, it can be concluded that some areas such as the state of Sind are more ancient in this subject. Many scholars believe the first work of sub-continental historiography was written in Sindh. The book "Chach Name" can be regarded as the beginning of the Islamic historiography on the subcontinent. Considering information from the characters of some of the writers of the local Persian history of the subcontinent, many of them are well-educated in their time and familiar with Islamic culture and the writings of the Persian language and literature, who are interested in wisdom, and some of them are among the poets.
The sources and references used by the authors of the local history of the subcontinent are many and different so that they can be divided into several categories:
- Some of these books have used ancient history and mythology in writing the ancient history of their homeland, in which case Kashmir's history can be exemplified.
- Some of the authors of these books have recorded their own personal observations on historical events and events, in which the chronicles of the state of Sindh, such as Massoumi's history, Biglarname, , can be exemplified.
- The presence of the court and the supervision of royal documents and royal libraries and country elders could also have an impact on the formation of some of these works.
- The use of various historic-literary sources, especially narratives or geography books, has also been instrumental in the compilation of these important books.
- Some of these works in the ancient inscriptions of his homeland tend to be myths and exaggerations, of which Chach Nama is the most prominent.
Exaggeration, exaggeration and over-praise of characters are abundant in local Sindh chronicles. Particularly in the expression of the royalists of the government, and especially the kings and ministers, they have been widely praised and used glorious titles and titles.
- Involvement of Political, Religious and Ethnic Views and Views: Although patriotic and subject to regional and national divisions are sometimes appropriate, in some cases they lead to authorial, boisterous, and biased judgment on cities or groups and individuals. Examples of this kind are found throughout the local history of the document.

Conclusion

Finally, it can be deduced that the majority of local-language historians are sub-continental, immigrant, and Iranian, or influenced by the Iranian emigrant elites, and the ruling literature on them is Persian.
An overview of the works and content of local Sindh history themes tells us: for example, works such as Chechnya focus more on issues such as Muslim conquest of the Sindh and little information on geographical or geographical areas in the region. It doesn't exist. Subsequent works in the Sindh region, such as the history of the Masoud document or the manifestation of the Tarikh mazhar-e-Shah Jahani, have given more attention to these issues. Some of the works of the document further emphasize the influential families or personalities of the region, such as Tarkhan-nama or Biglar-Nama.
One of the most important causes of the growth of such works in the historical period in question has been the cultural and literary tendencies of local governments. Given this issue and the opportunities and prosperity it provided, the foundation for the development of scientific and literary talent was provided. In other words, it was due to the stability and prosperity of the Sindh region that the peak of local historiography was written at that point in history in this part of the subcontinent. The performance of statesmen in the Sindh region and the manner of their rule and actions have been instrumental in the formation of such compositions. Alongside that interest in hometown and, in a sense, patriotism and ethnic background, has also contributed to the creation of these compositions.

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