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The Russian Conquest of Khiva: Guns, Slaves, and Diplomacy
In 1873, Russian forces under General Konstantin Kaufman marched on the Khanate of Khiva, one of Central Asia's last independent slave-trading states. This episode explores the military campaign, the brutal siege of the city, and the subsequent peace treaty that turned Khiva into a Russian protectorate. We discuss the role of Turkmen tribes, the abolition of slavery, and the long-term impact on the region's economy and society. Along the way, we touch on the earlier failed attempts by Perovsky in 1839, the diplomatic maneuvering of Muhammad Rahim Khan II, and the strange story of…
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