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Key words: mentor, poet, thinker, scientist, translator, work, gazelles. 
Muhammad Riza Agakhi became famous in the history of Uzbek culture 
and literature as a talented poet, historian, translator. He was born in 1809 in the 
village of Kiyat near Khiva. Agakhi was the nephew of the poet Munis 
Khorezmi, the author of the historical work "The Garden of Eden of Happiness". 
He taught him to read and write. Munis and his entourage played an important 
role in shaping Agahi's worldview and choosing the creative path.
Later he continued his studies in one of the madrasahs of the capital of the 
khanate of Khiva, where he makes every effort to study the Arabic and Persian 
languages. He devotes himself with all ardor to reading books and acquiring 
knowledge. With great love he studies the works of the classics of the peoples of 
the East – Navoi, Fizuli, Bedil and others.
After the death of his uncle, Agakhi inherited his post as a mirab and held 
this position until his death. In a land where agriculture is based on artificial 
irrigation, the position of a mirab was quite difficult and responsible. Despite 
this, Agahi found time for scientific and literary studies [3, 14]. 

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Agahi was fluent in Persian, as well as Arabic and Turkish. He was well 
acquainted with classical and contemporary literature in Persian and Turkic 
languages. His poems in the Uzbek and Tajik languages sound civil motives.
From the poetic heritage of Agakhi, the sofa "Ta'vizul-ashikin" ("Talisman 
of lovers"), consisting of 20,000 hemistichs, has come down to us. In the lyrical 
sofa, Agakhi sang high human feelings. The gazelles written by the poet are very 
diverse. In some, love is glorified, in others – the ideas of Sufism, in others 
personal experiences. Great sincerity and high artistry are the qualities that 
characterize the poet's lyrics [3, 15]. His poems, saturated with great meaning, 
distinguished by melody, touching the most tender and intimate feelings of the 
human soul, are still read and performed with love by the people. 
 
If you want wealth to become a joy to you, 
Be the treasure of modesty: is wealth more valuable? 
Be wise: do not boast about silver and countless good, 
For the proud is only made foolish by wealth [2, 147]. 
Agakhi is known as a subtle lyricist, a talented representative of the Navoi 
school. Following the traditions of the great poet, he skillfully composed lines 
praising high human feelings. However, in gazelles dedicated to love, he shares 
his thoughts about life, destinies, about people. 
 
Oh you, sage, to whom science has submitted, 
Share your knowledge with me, please. 
I came with my last strength for wisdom, 
So that it will enter into me and strengthen itself. 
 
Open your mouth to speak sweetly 
Rather string pearls on a thread. 
It's not scary that you can kill me with just a word, 
After all, you can then only revive with a word. 
 
You burned my heart, burned with your fire. 
Oh, how it hurts: love and ash in it. 
May I have all love and ashes in my heart, 
No ash, no love, but only anger in yours. 
 
Do not cherish your hopes for people in vain, 
Do not make such mistakes in vain, 
Don't rely on the mighty of the world 
Do not incur suffering on yourself in vain [2, 254]. 

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Agakhi is the author of the historical works "Riyaz ud-davla", "Zubdat ut-
tavarih", "Jami ul-vakiati sultani", "Gulshani davlat" and "Shahid ul-ikbal". The 
essay "Riyaz ud-davla" describes the history of Khorezm from 1825 to 1842. 
"Zubdat al-Tavarikh" covers a short period of time from 1842 to 1846 and 
is dedicated to the history of Khorezm. In terms of structure and genre, the work 
does not differ from other historical works of the poet. He chose his usual form 
of detailed chronicle of events, as usual, accompanying descriptions with flowery 
expressions and compliments addressed to the rulers, and just as difficult (in 
terms of style) describing the deeds of other dignitaries and participants in 
campaigns, their courage, nature, monuments.
In "Jami ul-vakiati sultani" is devoted to the history of Khorezm from 1846 
to 1855. "Gulshani davlat" includes history from 1856 to 1865. The last work of 
Agahi "Shahid ul-ikbal" is dedicated to the period from 1865 to 1872 [4, 87]. 
With his historical research Agakhi made a valuable contribution to the 
development of the historical science of Central Asia. He continued and 
completed the historical work of his teacher and mentor Munis Khorezmi.
In addition, Agakhi is the author of five more independent works about 
more than half a century of Khorezm history. These works are of great 
importance in the study of the economic and political life of Khorezm, its 
relations with other countries, as well as in the study of the image and way of life 
of the peoples of this region. 
In the field of translation, Agahi was a true innovator. His translation 
principles are close to the principles of literary translation of our time [1, 135]. 
Agakhi was engaged in translation of the best examples of literature and 
history of the peoples of the East into Uzbek. Agakhi translated into the Uzbek 
language more than 20 historical and artistic works of the classics of the East. 
Agakhi became famous for his poetic translations into Uzbek of the works of 
Nizami, Amir Khosrov Dehlevi, Saadi, Jami, Hilali, etc.
Agakhi's legacy is actively studied by scientists from around the world.
The original text of his historical work Jami al-wakiat-i sultani was 
published in Turkey. The multi-volume Encyclopedia of Islam has an article on 
Agahi.