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The Russian Conquest of Tashkent: Siege, Spies, and Empire
In 1865, a small Russian force under General Mikhail Chernyayev captured the great Silk Road city of Tashkent, a prize that would redefine Central Asia. This episode unpacks the siege itself — the tense negotiations, the betrayal of the Kokand Khanate's governor, and the brutal street fighting that followed. We explore why Tashkent fell so quickly, the role of local rivalries, and what the conquest meant for the city's diverse population. From the walls of the old city to the drawing rooms of Saint Petersburg, this is a story of imperial ambition, divided loyalties, and the birth of…
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