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24-691: The institution is named after the poet Berdakh . In 2025 QS Asian University Rankings - Central Asia the university was ranked as the 39th in Central Asia . Karakalpak State University has established cooperation agreements with universities and research centres in the United States , United Kingdom , France , Germany , Sweden , Bulgaria , Malaysia , China , Turkey , Russia , Ukraine and other countries. The university's scientific initiatives focus on sustainable practices and environmental science, tackling regional ecological issues, including

48-515: A Muslim religious school , but Berdakh dropped out from the school because of his freethinking poetry. The young poet began to study folk poetry and narrative classical masterpieces of the East. His tutor Kunxoja (1799–1880), who was famous for his folk poetry, helped him with his poetry. Ajinyaz (1824–1878) another famous poet of that time, also played a significant role in Berdakh's life. For

72-489: A fortune there. In late 19th century San Francisco , rapid urbanization led to an exclusive enclave of the rich and famous on the west coast who built large mansions in the Nob Hill neighborhood. This included prominent tycoons such as Leland Stanford , founder of Stanford University and other members of The Big Four who were known as nabobs , which was shortened to nob, giving the area its eventual name. The term

96-516: A long time Berdakh had to earn money playing the dutar at weddings. He sang his songs at weddings and different festive occasions. His songs were about the fate of a deprived man whose life was very hard. His most famous poems are: Ahmaq patsha ( Tsar Samodur in Russian) that shows his life and poetic experience and lyrical Bolģan emes , which describes the struggles and hardships of Karakalpak people. His other poems included Xalıq ushın ( For

120-424: A mixed culture household with elements from both Indian and British society. Nabobs were known to have multiple bibis, though this was not true of every case. As a result, many Nabobs were seen as rejecting traditional British values and culture and falling prey to the overwhelming opulence of South Asia, a belief that would only worsen as their governmental role evolved. Much of the criticism directed towards Nabobs

144-518: A united front, rather, they remained apathetic towards political or economic decisions unless they pertained to Indian affairs. Instead, they used their power to further their financial agendas, often using their position to reassert pressure on the East India Company’s directors and shareholders. In Henry Thompson’s The Intrigues of a Nabob , published in 1780, he writes that the Nabob “can govern

168-424: A virtuous British culture. During the late 18th century, Britain was already struggling to define itself within its own imperial system—one that exposed cultural issues as well as growing the nation financially and socially. By taming the indulgent, uncultivated Nabob, and reintegrating both its character and wealth into sophisticated British society, the empire could reassert their vision of masculinity as well as push

192-935: The Company's activities and the behaviour of the Company's employees. Samuel Foote gave a satirical look at those men who had enriched themselves through the East India Company in his 1772 play, The Nabob . Nabobs became immensely popular figures within satirical culture in Britain, often depicted as lazy and materialistic, as well as a lack of temperance when regarding economic affairs in India. Nabobs typically came from middle-class backgrounds and tended to be of Caledonian origin, often being seen as low born social climbers. Nabobs were often seen as challenging traditional values of middle-class British masculinity, as their weak moral grounds projected an effeminate symbol of

216-592: The Eastern world as he pleases” and “cares not at what expense he acquires his power.” This reveals the malice that many British people held towards the elite of the East India Company. There was no part of the Nabob’s earnings or role in Parliament that was deemed to be righteous, instead perceived as being the outcome of fraud, greed and cruelty.  Though malpractice and bribery were not uncommon occurrences prior to

240-463: The Nabob’s role, British society regarded it as excessive and exaggerated. Furthermore, complaints of Nabobs’ residences in England were common, as they would drive up housing prices and limit the resources of neighborhoods. Many Nabobs were so exceedingly wealthy that they could afford to purchase estates regardless of exorbitant costs, thus overriding economic factors of supply and demand that limited

264-536: The Nabob’s unfettered opulence and aspiration to rise to governmental positions by unjustly purchasing Parliament seats were condensed into a satirical character. Often seen as traitorous, Nabobs indulged in Indian culture, with many learning the native languages, consuming native foods, and dressing themselves in native attire. However, Nabobs never sought to adopt the Mughal practices of late 18th century India. Rather,

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288-746: The desiccation of the Aral Sea . In September 1935, the first higher education institution in Karakalpakstan was established as a teacher's institute. In 1944, it was restructured into the Karakalpak State Pedagogical Institute. The idea of establishing the university in the Karakalpak Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic emerged in the late 1950s when there was a growing demand for skilled specialists to support

312-722: The east, especially in India during the 18th century with the privately held East India Company . Nabob is an Anglo-Indian term that came to English from Urdu , possibly from Hindustani nawāb / navāb , borrowed into English during British colonial rule in India . It is possible this was via the intermediate Portuguese nababo , the Portuguese having preceded the British in India . The word entered colloquial usage in England from 1612. Native Europeans used nabob to refer to those who returned from India after having made

336-522: The goal was to appeal to Mughal authority in order to succeed in the line of power. When wearing native garments, the appeal was one of wearing a costume, not a piece of everyday garb, reflecting the need to reconcile British aesthetics with the politics needs of Nabob work. Nabobs were also criticized for their lack of traditional domestic marriage, as many would go on to marry Indian women and father Indian children. These women, also called bibis , were typically of wealthy Muslim origin, and would go on to run

360-478: The image of an ethically upright middle class. Beliefs that Nabobs, which typically worked as merchants and traders, had overstepped the unspoken socio-economic boundary through the surplus of riches in Asia quickly circulated. Nabobs quickly became weak-minded figures that had given in to the sensual temptation of colonial India that so many generations before them had been successful in resisting. Additionally, ideas of

384-531: The name was applied to men who made fortunes working for the East India Company and, on their return home, used the wealth to purchase seats in Parliament. A common fear was that these individuals – the nabobs, their agents, and those who took their bribes – would use their wealth and influence to corrupt Parliament. The collapse of the Company's finances in 1772 due to bad administration, both in India and Britain, aroused public indignation towards

408-472: The people) , Amangeldi , Aydosbiy , and Ernazarbiy . During Berdakh's lifetime there was a rise in national liberation movements among the nations of the Aral Sea territory, especially among the Karakalpaks. Karakalpakia became a hotspot of discord among those nations. The khanate of Khiva considered Karakalpakia to be a nabob and was constantly imposed duties on its people. The Russian Empire

432-575: The region's economic and cultural development. Initially proposed by the academician S. Kamalov at a regional conference of the Communist Party of Uzbekistan in 1958, the plan gained momentum in the 1960s. After extensive efforts by local leaders and the administration of the existing Karakalpak State Pedagogical Institute, the Central Committee issued a decree on February 26, 1974, to create Nukus State University. The new university

456-447: The rise of prices. These large estates typically required extensive staffing, resulting in shortages in the neighborhood. This perception of the pernicious influence wielded by nabobs in both social and political life led to increased scrutiny of the East India Company. A number of prominent Company men underwent inquiries and impeachments on charges of corruption and misrule in India. Warren Hastings , first Governor-General of India ,

480-510: Was a Karakalpak poet. He was born in Karakalpakstan , in a remote village near modern-day Muynak . His father was a poor fisherman and his mother, who gave him the nickname Berdakh, died when he was 10 years old. His father also died while Berdakh was still a child, and so Berdakh became an orphan. Berdakh studied in a mektep and at the same time he grazed his fellow villagers' cattle. His brother helped him to go to Karakum madrasah,

504-471: Was also interested in Karakalpakia as it was a gateway to Central Asia . Berdakh wrote not only about social problems but also about the protection of women's rights and dignity. He propagated equality and women's rights. His dream was to unite nations which were separated by different wars. Nabob A nabob / ˈ n eɪ b ɒ b / is a conspicuously wealthy man deriving his fortune in

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528-600: Was named after Taras Shevchenko , Ukrainian poet, writer, artist, public and political figure. This decision was supported by further governmental decrees in 1974, leading to the official establishment of the university on June 14, 1974. In 1992, the institution was renamed Karakalpak State University. That same year, it joined the International Association of Universities . Berdakh Berdakh , pseudonym of Berdimurat son of Gargabay ( Karakalpak : Бердақ; Бердимурат Ғарғабай улы, 1827–1900)

552-476: Was rooted in their leadership in Parliament. Following the Battle of Plassey in 1757, Nabobs began amassing considerable wealth, which they directed toward purchasing large estates, securing advantageous marriages, and purchasing seats in Parliament. Though Nabobs only held twelve seats in Parliament during 1761, this number soon rose to be near thirty by 1780. Despite their control in the government, Nabobs were not

576-533: Was used by William Safire in a speech written for United States Vice President Spiro Agnew in 1970, which received heavy media coverage. Agnew, increasingly identified with his attacks on critics of the Nixon administration , described these opponents as "nattering nabobs of negativism". The English use of nabob was for a person who became rapidly wealthy in a foreign country, typically India, and returned home with considerable power and influence. In England,

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