Muqimiy and the travelogue genre

A travelogue (sayohatnoma) is a prose or poetic work that reflects travel memories and related details. Muqimiy’s travelogues are usually written in poetic quatrains. They have a three-part structure: an introduction – the reasons for setting out; the road memories – pictures of places and people; and conclusions. Muqimiy wrote about journeys from Kokand to Shohimardon, to Fergana and to Isfara. The poet sharply criticises unpleasant places and people, while he describes the beautiful gardens and waters of Fergana with delight. After Muqimiy, poets such as Zavqiy, Furqat and Tajalliy also wrote travelogues.