Hamza Hakimzoda Niyoziy (1889–1929) occupies a foundational position in the evolution of modern Uzbek literature and socio-cultural reform. This article critically examines his literary works, ideological commitments, pedagogical initiatives, and theatrical innovations within the broader context of Jadidism, colonial modernity, and early Soviet cultural policy. Drawing on existing literary scholarship, historical sources, and comparative cultural studies, the study argues that Niyoziy functioned as a catalyst for literary modernism and social consciousness in Central Asia. His synthesis of artistic creativity and reformist ideology situates him as a transnational intellectual figure whose relevance extends beyond national literary history.

Hamza Hakimzoda Niyoziy, Uzbek modernism, Jadid literature

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