This article discusses the activities of Muhammad Rahimkhan Feruz, who lived and worked from 1844 to 1910, focusing on his roles as a statesman, leader of literature and arts, progressive thinker, and advocate for education and enlightenment. It highlights his contributions to the development of a new enlightenment movement in the literary environment of Khorezm. The article demonstrates that during Feruz’s reign, Khiva became a cultural and literary center, marking a period of significant progress.