The article analyzes the image of a historical figure – Amir Temur – in

works created in the genre of documentary story, from the point of view of the

authorʼs intent and aesthetic position. The main goal of the study is to determine the

role of the authorʼs selection criteria, attitude to historical sources and political and

ideological position in the formation of the image of a historical figure in historical

and artistic texts. The problem is considered to be the differences in the perception

and interpretation of Amir Temur by different writers, the degree of their objective

reflection of historical reality. Comparative-typological analysis, analysis of artistic

and legal sources, contextual approach are used as a methodological basis. For

comparative analysis, Justin Marozziʼs documentary novel “Tamerlane: sword of

Islam, conqueror of the world” and Pirimkul Kadyrovʼs novel “The Image of Amir

Temur” were selected. As a result of the analysis, it was established that the

formation of the image of a historical figure in documentary novels is closely

related to the authorʼs position, selection criteria for historical sources and political

and cultural context. The article also examines how authors maintain a balance

between historicity and artistic quality when depicting real events in historical

novels. In conclusion, the need for a harmonious combination of historical truth and

aesthetic interpretation in a fictional text is emphasized for an adequate

interpretation of the image of a historical figure.