Abstract. The article examines the meaning of the term "historical prose," which unites various works in the genre of historical literature, written in different genres, and the necessity of applying this term in Uzbek literature. It evaluates the content of the term "historical genre" in Uzbek literature and its relevance today. The article explores the possibility of using the term "historical prose" to refer to genres such as historical short story, historical novella, and historical novel, which are not encompassed by the term "historical genre."