The Karahans ruled between 990-1212 in Turkistan and Maveraunnehir. The reign of
the Karahans is especially significant from the point of view of Turkish culture
and art history. It is during this period that mosques, schools, bridges and
caravansarays were constructed in the cities. Buhara and Samarkand became
centers of learning, and the Turkish language found the means to develop. Among
the most important works of the period is Kutadgu Bilik (translated as "The
Knowledge That Gives Happiness") written by Yusuf Has Habib, between the
years 1069-1070.
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