FOREIGN POLICY STRATEGY AND DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS OF THE SHAYBANID STATE

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the foreign policy strategy and diplomatic relations of the Shaybanid dynasty, which dominated the geopolitical landscape of Central Asia (Transoxiana and Khorasan) in the 16th century. Based on contemporary written sources and international legal norms, the study examines the diplomatic interactions and embassy exchanges of the Shaybanid sultans with the Safavid Empire, the Ottoman Caliphate, Mughal India, and the Grand Duchy of Moscow. The author reveals the strategic interests in the dynasty's foreign policy, the mechanisms for securing trade and economic routes, and the specific features of diplomatic etiquette. The scientific novelty of the article lies in evaluating Shaybanid diplomacy not merely within the context of military-political conflicts, but as a vital institution that sustained regional stability and cultural integration.