This article examines the rhyme system of the ghazals of Khojanazar Huvaydo—a significant figure in the development of classical Uzbek literature—from a poetic-linguistic perspective. It analyzes the principles governing rhyme formation in the poet’s work, the structural characteristics of rhyme elements, and their functional role in establishing the rhythmic and melodic structure of the ghazal. Rhyme is viewed not merely as a formal device for linking lines, but as a crucial poetic component that conveys the poet’s poetic thought, artistic intent, and lyrical emotions. The distinctive nature of the rhyme structure in Huvaydo’s ghazals is explored in close connection with the thematic and melodic systems of classical poetry. The study’s findings serve to highlight Huvaydo’s poetic mastery and his role in both upholding classical ghazal traditions and enriching them through his unique creative style.
Khojanazar Huvaydo
Huvaydo’s ghazals
classical Uzbek poetry
ghazal poetics
rhyme
rhyme system
rhyme elements
radif
rhythm
melody
poetic thought
individual style
classical poetics