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The Khanate of Khiva's Russian Protectorate
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Khanate of Khiva's transformation into a Russian protectorate after the 1873 campaign. They discuss the Khan's loss of sovereignty, the abolition of slavery, and the economic shifts that followed. The episode also covers the role of the Amu Darya in shaping the khanate's fate, the construction of the Trans-Caspian Railway, and the lasting impact of Russian colonial rule on Khorezm's cultural and political landscape. Specific figures include Khan Muhammad Rahim Khan II, General Konstantin Kaufman, and the Jadid reformer Abdurrauf…
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