Kasgarli Mahmud, b. 1008 – d. 1105, (East Turkestan) 11th century lexicographer known for his works on Turkic languages. He was born in the town of Opal, 45 km southwest of Kashgar. He was a man of duty, or rather a man of duties. He grew up in Kashgar, the westernmost point of Xinjiang in … Continue reading Kaşgarlı Mahmut