The religious atmosphere of uluses of Chagatai and Jochi: internal and external motivation in the support of islam by representatives of authoritarian power

The article attempts to objectively analyze the problem of Islamization in history Chagatai and Jochi uluses aspect personal choice religion initiation process by supreme rulers certain medieval post-Mongolian states. In literature Soviet period, a superficial, vulgar sociological view use “super class” was widespread instead intention understand phenomenon conversion new faith as complex socio-psychological driven both subjective objective motives. On example conversion`s narratives Chagataid khans Moghulistan whole, well Golden Horde, comparative study analysis one can determine great influence on worldview behavior patterns Turkic-Mongol Sufism special religious atmosphere which not only ordinary people, but also fell under spiritual charm mystical sheikhs, beginning believe their predictions heed advice. rare cases, could be an end rather than means for ruler, leading him even renounce power (Tarmashirin, Tuda Mengu). At same time, well-known Islamizing rationally realized benefits state from interests social integration, stimulation international trade, diplomacy. skillfully used solve problems domestic foreign policy, taking into account integrality Islam, authoritarian aristocratic type statehood. opened up possibility strengthening ruling dynasty foundations society through sacred legitimization, formation Muslim Turkic-Mongolian identity. Keywords: Central Asia, rulers, ulus, Jochi, Moghulistan, Islamization, motivation, Sufism, proselytism.