Komijian and their role in political developments in Transoxiana

Komijian residents of the mountainous areas around the source of the Oxus used to live near Khatlan and Chaghanian. They were the survivors of Iranian ethnic tribes in that area. They were not involved in social developments in the first centuries after Hegira since they resisted Islam. But، in the 11th century on، after converting to Islam، they were excluded from isolation and plaid roles in political activities. It coincided with the time Turkish tribes and figures had authorities in Ghaznavi، Gharakhanid and Saljuq governments and were in charge of Islamic affairs. The present article aims at questioning the information available and revealing the role of Komijian in political developments in Transoxiana and Khorasan while introducing them. The article، taking advantage of a descriptive-analytical method، indicates that from 11th century Komijian tribes were gradually being influenced by Islam through business and cultural interactions، then، performed an active role in political changes like Abu Ali Choghani`s rebellion، and political and military conflicts in the area. In the early 12th century، they had military cooperation in Ghaznavi and Gharakhani conflicts، the formation of Saljuq government and the division of Gharakhni government.