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The Siege of Jizzakh: Russia's Bloody Conquest of Uzbekistan
In this episode of The Story of Uzbekistan: Silk Road Kingdoms and Soviet Legacy, Lucas and Luna examine the brutal 1866 siege of Jizzakh, a pivotal but often overlooked moment in Russia's conquest of Central Asia. They explore how General Dmitry Romanovsky's forces used modern artillery against the fortress walls, the desperate resistance led by local defenders, and the massacre that followed when the city fell. The conversation delves into the strategic importance of Jizzakh as a gateway to the Zarafshan Valley, the extent of the Russian scorched-earth policy, and the lasting…
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