BERISH CLAN: HISTORICAL ROLE IN KAZAKH SOCIETY
Keywords:
Berish clan; Kazakh society; Kazakh Khanate; historical role; clan structure.
Abstract
This article examines the historical role of the Berish clan in Kazakh society. It analyzes the origins of the clan, its place in Kazakh statehood, and its contributions to military, political, and cultural life. Special attention is given to the period of the Kazakh Khanate, the colonial era, and the Soviet period. The study relies on historical sources, archival materials, and works of Kazakh researchers.